Sterile Processing Tech (Non-Certified) – Growth Path

Bon Secours; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,763 - 35,638; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Bon Secours in Richmond Health Source Shared Services is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified to inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment and instruments following strict policies and manufacturer instructions. The role emphasizes aseptic technique and adherence to JCAHO, CDC, and state standards.

Primary duties include decontamination, instrument tracking, inventory management, and sterilization while maintaining quality assurance and infection control

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST, HSPA, or CBSPD certification required within 2 years after hire.
• Recent experience in surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment.
• Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines. Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels. Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates per market requirements.
• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management.
• Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind.
• Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.

Skills

Follow Instructions

Able to Work Independently

Able to work under pressure

Teamwork

Communication

HIPAA

Infection Control

Critical Thinking

Move with a sense of urgency

Surgical Conscience

Professionalism

Self-Directed

Takes Direction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Bon Secours in Richmond Health Source Shared Services is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified to inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment and instruments following strict policies and manufacturer instructions. The role emphasizes aseptic technique and adherence to JCAHO, CDC, and state standards.

Primary duties include decontamination, instrument tracking, inventory management, and sterilization while maintaining quality assurance and infection control