Sterile Processing Technician: Precision, Safety, Impact

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 75,630,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize instruments, ensuring accuracy in tray assembly and safety compliance. The role supports peri-operative services with meticulous instrument preparation and documentation.

Requirements include a High School Diploma with Sterile Processing certification preferred and at least two years of experience in sterile processing. The position may involve shift work and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Sterile Processing program or certification preferred.
• Experience in sterile processing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs sterile processing activities without direct supervision.
• Decontaminates, cleans, sterilizes, and assembles instruments and trays.
• Operates sterilization equipment and maintains equipment logs.
• Documents all activities and reports variances as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Equipment operation

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize instruments, ensuring accuracy in tray assembly and safety compliance. The role supports peri-operative services with meticulous instrument preparation and documentation.

Requirements include a High School Diploma with Sterile Processing certification preferred and at least two years of experience in sterile processing. The position may involve shift work and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.