Sterile Processing Technician 2-VUH-$5000 Sign on Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join their team. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a leading institution in patient care, education, and research. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for ensuring a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment, and surgical instrumentation. This involves collecting, inspecting, decontaminating, assembling, preparing, disinfecting, sterilizing, and monitoring these items according to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies. The role requires knowledge of environmental sterility, surgical equipment, equipment operation and maintenance, inventory control, and quality assurance. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an inclusive environment where employees can thrive and contribute to advancing health and wellness.

Requirements

Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association OR Certified Sterile Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc
1 year of relevant work experience
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate)
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate)
Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate)
Inventory Control (Intermediate)
Quality Assurance (Intermediate)
Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Responsibilities

Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
Receives, cleans and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment according to MIFU and departmental policies.
Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization.
Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.