Senior Central Sterile Service Technologist

Sentara Hospitals • Harrisonburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is currently hiring a Senior CSS Tech This is a Full-Time Night shift opportunity with GREAT BENEFITS !!! The Senior Central Sterile Services Technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care. This position operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards. Examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel. Ensure compliance with all established local and federal health and safety regulations. The Senior Central Sterile Services Technician functions as a preceptor and educator for new team members. The senior technician provides educational support to team members through hands on training, orientation and serves as a subject matter expert in sterile services. Senior Technician manages work allocations for peers within the department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
• 2 years of experience (Required)

Responsibilities

• decontamination
• assembly
• sterilization
• preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care
• operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards
• examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel
• ensure compliance with all established local and federal health and safety regulations
• functions as a preceptor and educator for new team members
• provides educational support to team members through hands on training, orientation and serves as a subject matter expert in sterile services
• manages work allocations for peers within the department

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees