Sterile Processing Technician - Offsite Reprocessing Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required)
• Recent experience in surgical setting (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• EPIC (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment.
• Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines.
• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management.
• Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting.
• Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.
• Identifies and resolves infection control issues in and around transport of biological hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors, steam, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers.
• Identifies surgical instrumentation by surgical specialty including functionality testing, assembly and disassembly as required according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.
• Accessible for 'on call' as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED