Sterile Processing Tech -2-Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital-$5000 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 to provide a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment, and surgical instrumentation. This role involves centralized collection, inspection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring of these items for hospital areas, with occasional guidance. The technician will ensure services are provided through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated hospital policies and procedures. This position is crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in allied health services, which are among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year of relevant work experience
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate)
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate)
Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate)
Inventory Control (Intermediate)
Quality Assurance (Intermediate)

Responsibilities

Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
Receives, cleans and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment according to MIFU and departmental policies.
Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization.
Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.