Sterile Processing Tech (Endo)- 1st Shift- VUH- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for their Endoscopy department. This role is crucial for ensuring the sterility and readiness of instrumentation for patient surgical schedules. The technician will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes, and related Endoscopy instruments. VUMC is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. This position is part of the Allied health field, which is a rapidly growing area in healthcare, providing supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.

Requirements

Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. Examples of this include Insulation Testing, Demagnetizing instrumentation, Air Pressure Testing etc.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Examples of this include performing variety qualification testing on different types of equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory control in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Ability to perform a variety of care and handling techniques to maintain the longevity and sterility of different types of containment devices.
Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools. Ability to read, interpret and practically apply the various Manufacturer Instructions for Use. Possess a strong knowledge base of regulations and standards that govern sterile processing functions and operations.
Strong knowledge automatic endoscope preprocessors (AER), Various methods of manual HLD

Responsibilities

Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for high-level disinfection and sterilization to support all perioperative areas and clinics.
Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.
Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
Provides technical support and assists in selecting instruments and equipment for Endoscopy Procedures for all Perioperative areas.