Sterile Processing Technician III, Outpatient Pavilion - SIGN-ON BONUS!

Virginia Hospital Center•Arlington, VA

55d

About The Position

Step into a vital support role as a Central Sterile Processing Technician, where your attention to detail and commitment to safety help keep patients and clinical teams safe every day. In this fast-paced environment, you'll be responsible for cleaning and decontaminating medical equipment and instruments, preparing sterile trays, operating sterilization equipment, and ensuring all items are ready for use. You'll help maintain clean and organized department spaces, assist with deliveries, answer phones, and support the team by participating in training and in-service programs. If you're dependable, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team-this is the role for you! Purpose & Scope: Responsible for cleaning and decontaminating medical equipment and instrumentation; preparing sterile procedure trays and equipment; operating steam, low temperature sterilizers, and any other type of sterilization equipment used within CSP; maintaining sterile / clean storage/ and all other department areas; answering phone and service door; delivering requested items; completing all required documentation on activities; maintaining the standards of the organizations mission, goals, and safety behaviors; and assisting in other areas as requested. Participate in the training and in- service programs for staff, and students. Assumes responsibility and accountability at all times for quality performance, and represent the CSP department in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Requirements

Four years of experience in sterile processing is required.
Certification in central sterile processing is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Completion of an accredited Central Service Technician training course is preferred.

Responsibilities

cleaning and decontaminating medical equipment and instrumentation
preparing sterile procedure trays and equipment
operating steam, low temperature sterilizers, and any other type of sterilization equipment used within CSP
maintaining sterile / clean storage/ and all other department areas
answering phone and service door
delivering requested items
completing all required documentation on activities
maintaining the standards of the organizations mission, goals, and safety behaviors
assisting in other areas as requested
Participate in the training and in- service programs for staff, and students
Assumes responsibility and accountability at all times for quality performance
represent the CSP department in a positive and professional manner at all times

Benefits

Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
Annual Employee Survey - Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
VHC Retirement Program
Workforce Enhancement Program
Work/Life Discounts Program
Free onsite parking
Commuter Benefits
Family Leave
401(k) + Match
and much more!