Sterile Processing Tech (Endo)- 2nd Shift- VUH- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for the Endo department on the 2nd shift. This role is crucial for ensuring the sterility and readiness of surgical instruments and scopes. The position involves cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing flexible bronchoscopes, video scopes, and related Endoscopy instruments. The tech will maintain a safe and clean work environment, manage inventory, operate departmental equipment, and provide technical support for Endoscopy procedures. This role is part of the allied health field, which is vital to VUMC's reputation for excellence in patient care, education, and research. VUMC is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can thrive and are part of a mission larger than themselves.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Novice)
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice)
Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Novice)
Inventory Control (Novice)
Quality Assurance (Novice)
Distinguishing skill set (Novice): 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.