Sterile Processing Technician – Central Sterile Processing

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination and sterilization of instruments, ensuring all items are prepared and ready for case carts in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role adheres to HIPAA confidentiality and maintains a clean, safe work environment.

Duties include inventory management, following OSHA and TJC guidelines, assembling instrument sets, and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification preferred.
• Must achieve CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize all instruments and equipment according to procedures.
• Maintain inventory and par levels of all instruments and supplies.
• Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines.
• Assemble and prepare basic instrument sets and case carts.
• Job duties may include access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
• Rotate shifts including weekends and holidays.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Sterile Proc Tech job performs a variety of indirect patient care activities. This includes decontamination of surgical instruments and sterilization of instruments, supplies and equipment. Ensures all necessary instruments and supplies are prepared and ready for assembly on case carts. This position observes strict patient confidentiality following all HIPAA rules and regulations. This position maintains a clean and safe environment. This position also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Surgical Tech (CST or TS-C or CORST) certification preferred

**Must achieve CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification within 24 months of hire**

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

CRCST,CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification must be achieved within 24 months of hire

Experience REQUIRED:

N/A

Experience PREFERRED:

Previous work experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or healthcare related position

Education/training REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or equivalent See above

Education/training PREFERRED:

Completion of International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification preparation course

Independent action(s) required:

• Decontaminate and sterilize all instruments and equipment according to procedures.
• Maintain inventory and par levels of all instruments and supplies.
• Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines.
• Assemble and prepare basic instrument sets and case carts.
• Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Depending on the area assigned, technicians are expected to rotate shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager.
• Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations if applicable, and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served:

All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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