Sterile Processing Technician-$5000 Sign On-Clarksville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician works under the supervision of the manager or designee in maintaining, disinfecting, sterilization and processing of surgical instruments and supplies. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year experience

Nice To Haves

Certifications

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, orderly work area while handling various types of equipment, instruments, and supplies used during surgical procedures.
Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation, equipment and supplies for the OR and other areas as needed.
Keeps accurate quality control records regarding Bowie-Dick Tests, Biologics and individual load records.
Ensures adequate inventory of necessary supplies for Sterile Processing department and orders as needed.
Transports sterile supplies and equipment to other areas of the hospital.
Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.
Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs.
Consistently provides accurate and complete hand-off communication to any healthcare provider according to hospital policy.
Attends 80% of all department meetings and required to review and initial all department minutes missed.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.