Sterile Processing Technician: Life-Saving Instrument Prep

LifeNet Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LifeNet Health in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, inspect and package instrumentation for sterilization, following SOPs and quality standards. You will support production & logistics and must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs while wearing PPE including gowns, masks, visors or goggles, and caps.

You will document case cart activity, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure timely processing of critical

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• Zero years of work experience is required.
• CRCST Certification or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year work experience in a sterile processing environment or inspection role.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inspects, prepares and packages all instrumentation and equipment for sterilization.
• Decontaminates all instrumentation and equipment effectively ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Stocks case carts to ensure all items are accounted for and available for processing and/or other departments as assigned. Processes and completes associated case cart documentation.
• Sterilizes all equipment ensuring the appropriate sterilization method is used and respective SOP followed. Operates Steam and EO sterilizers and accurately completes associated documentation.
• Participate in department continuous improvement initiatives, as assigned by management.

Skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or GED

CRCST Certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

LifeNet Health in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, inspect and package instrumentation for sterilization, following SOPs and quality standards. You will support production & logistics and must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs while wearing PPE including gowns, masks, visors or goggles, and caps.

You will document case cart activity, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure timely processing of critical