Sterile Processing Tech Sr - Critical Care - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

54d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Sterile Processing Tech Senior ensures all necessary instruments and supplies are prepared and ready for use. The Sterile Processing Tech Senior assembles case carts with instruments and supplies according to preference cards. This position serves as a technical resource on processing, sterilization and assembly to Sterile Processing Technicians. The Sterile Processing Tech Senior observes strict patient confidentiality following all HIPAA rules and regulations. The Sterile Processing Tech Senior maintains a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

• Certification as a Registered Central Sterilization Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Surgical Tech certification CST or TS-C or CORST)
• Two (2) or more years previous work experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Prior experience as a Surgical Technician
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Repetitive motion
• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Steady pace
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Noisy environment
• Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

• Completion of International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification preparation course

Responsibilities

• Assembles and prepares instrument sets and case carts.
• Serves as a technical resource to the Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Decontaminates and sterilizes all instruments and equipment according to procedures.
• Checks inventory levels and assures maintenance of par levels for all instruments and supplies.
• Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines.
• In the absence of the supervisor, takes a lead role to direct staff, makes staff assignments in order to carry out the demands of the department.

What This Job Offers

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