Sterile Processing Asst

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Assistant performs a variety of indirect patient care activities. This includes distribution and picking up of Central Sterile items and trays from various departments and clinics; transportation of items to the Decontamination Room and scans for documentation; unloads carts from washer and unloads rigid containers and properly stores; and scans instrument trays being unloaded to Prep and Packing area. The Sterile Processing Assistant observes infection control practices.

Requirements

• N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire
• N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment
• N/A Experience REQUIRED
• High School Diploma or equivalent Education/training REQUIRED
• Functions under the direction of supervisor/manager to provide indirect patient care, emotional support and problem solving all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
• Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
• Central Supply/Processing staff 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 and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or as is in the best interest of the work unit.
• Age Specific groups served: All
• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Pushing > 100 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change, Noisy environment, Frequent and intense customer interactions

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience as a Transporter or Storeroom Clerk
• N/A Education/training PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Distribution and picking up of Central Sterile items and trays from various departments and clinics
• Transportation of items to the Decontamination Room and scans for documentation
• Unloads carts from washer and unloads rigid containers and properly stores
• Scans instrument trays being unloaded to Prep and Packing area
• Observes infection control practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED