Sterile Processing Technician 2-1st shift-VUH-$5000 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment, and surgical instrumentation. This role involves centralized collection, inspection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring of these items for hospital areas. The technician will work with occasional guidance, adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies and procedures. The shift for this position is 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated, aiming to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of relevant work experience
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc
Nice To Haves
- Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate)
- Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate)
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate)
- Inventory Control (Intermediate)
- Quality Assurance (Intermediate)
- Ability to read, interpret and practically apply the various Manufacturer Instructions for Use.
- Strong knowledge base of regulations and standards that govern sterile processing functions and operations.
- Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Responsibilities
- Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
- Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Receives, cleans, and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment according to Manufacturer Instructions for Use (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.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
- $5000 Sign on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
