Sterile Processing Technician - Richmond Health Source Shared Services - Nights

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions for use. They will act in accordance to sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned. Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care, fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (certification required within 2 years after hired) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (certified required within 2 years after hire)
Ability to Follow Instructions
Able to Work Independently
Able to work under pressure
Anticipate Needs
Communication
Communication with multi-levels
Computer skills
Critical Thinking
HIPAA
Infection Control
Move with a sense of urgency
Possess Surgical Conscience
Professionalism
Self-Directed
Takes Direction
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Recent experience in surgical setting
EPIC training

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.
Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines.
Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels.
Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates per market requirements.
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.
Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind.
Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
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.