Sterile Processing Technician 2-Weekend Days-VUH-$5000 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Provides a continuous flow of sterile and reusable supplies, equipment, and surgical instrumentation to hospital areas. Work includes centralized collection, inspection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring, performed with occasional guidance and in accordance with regulatory guidelines and hospital policies and procedures. The role works the weekend day schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. It is part of Vanderbilt Health’s CSP Endo Techs organization. The position performs routine work that can affect team performance, uses discretion and research to solve routine problems, applies established standards and procedures, and provides guidance to entry-level coworkers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Less than one year of experience level is listed.
- Ability to perform sterile processing work in accordance with regulatory guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply manufacturer instructions for use.
- Knowledge of regulations and standards governing sterile processing functions and operations.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment and perform quality control procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician certification from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
- Receive and inventory departmental supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Receive, clean, and decontaminate instrumentation and equipment according to manufacturer instructions for use (MIFU) and departmental policies.
- Scan and assemble instrumentation according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
- Prepare instrumentation and equipment for sterilization according to recommended procedures and techniques.
- Perform, document, and monitor quality control tools.
- Operate departmental equipment safely and effectively.
- Apply regulatory guidelines and hospital policies and procedures in sterile processing work.
- Provide guidance to entry-level coworkers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
