Sterile Processing Tech Cert

Sterile Processing Tech Cert

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.

Job Summary

The Central Supply Technician is responsible for providing clean, properly packaged, sterile instruments and supplies to meet individual customer needs. The Central Supply Technician is responsible for decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, labeling, performing biological quality controls and stocking supplies, instruments, and equipment for various UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper departments. Some of the major job functions are:

• Receives, cleans, decontaminates, packages, labels, and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment, notifies the department head when new or additional supplies or equipment is needed.
• Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Cleans sterilizers, carts, tables, and other equipment daily.
• Documents cleaning process as required by department standards.
• Identifies appropriate method of sterilization required for various items and operates sterilizing equipment as required.
• Documents sterilization process as required by department and AORN standards.
• Maintains technical knowledge of specialty instruments by participating in formal continuing education activities.
• Assists in unit-based quality monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Demonstrates effective customer relation skills.
• Promotes a positive and safe work environment.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

1 year of experience in a hospital Sterile Reprocessing Department preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

Sterile Processing Tech certification required. CBSPD, CRCST or CSPDT required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions to assemble instrument sets and trays. Ability to learn and understand medical terminology. Maintains Sterile Processing Technician certification.

Competencies:

• Communication: Collaborates with the leadership team and UCIC to identify and resolve unit issues. Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues. Follows written instructions as needed.
• Quality: Complies with established departmental and organization policies/guidelines. Maintains, operates, and monitors all equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and department standards.
• Technical Competency: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application. Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical Demand Code:

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $20.88 - $31.82 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.