Sterile Processing Technician 2-Weekend Day-Vanderbilt Wilson County-$5000 Sign on Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Processing Technician decontaminates, cleans, packages, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and other supplies used in the hospital, and maintains appropriate documentation. The role supports patient safety by following infection control standards and established practices and policies. The position is with Vanderbilt Health’s Central Sterile organization at Vanderbilt Wilson County, on a Friday–Sunday day schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The technician performs equipment maintenance, supports environmental sterility and safety, applies knowledge of surgical equipment, and manages inventory. The role also provides guidance to entry-level coworkers and is expected to carry out routine work with occasional guidance, solve routine problems using discretion and research, and apply established standards and procedures. The position emphasizes collaboration, compassionate service, quality, safety, accountability, effective use of resources and technology, and adaptability. Vanderbilt Health describes itself as a regional academic health system with eight hospitals and more than 180 clinics. The organization highlights a collaborative, supportive workplace and offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings. The position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of relevant work experience.
Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate and clean instruments for the operating room.
Assemble instrument sets for procedures.
Sterilize instruments.
Maintain appropriate documentation.
Follow practices and policies that support patient safety and infection control standards.
Maintain equipment, including preventive and predictive maintenance.
Support environmental sterility and safety, and provide technical instruction and guidance to others.
Use surgical equipment and resolve equipment problems.
Manage inventory and provide instruction and guidance to others.
Provide guidance to entry-level coworkers.
Complete assigned activities responsibly and check work quality before delivery.
Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.