Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Central Service TechnicianResponsible for maintaining standards related to the decontamination and reprocessing of equipment and instrumentation used in patient care throughout the organization. Ensures that all surgical instruments and hospital equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed promptly throughout the hospital. May have access to areas where medications are stored and/or prepared for purposes of fulfilling job duties. Serves as a resource educator & role model for the staff. Will be primarily working daylight with varying hours to accommodate in-servicing and competency verification on all shifts. Will aid with education to Augusta Health and Outpatient Pavilion central sterile departments, clinical office practices performing sterilization, and other departments as needed.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or EquivalentCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) issued through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) accredited by National Commission for Certifying AgenciesMust have at least 2 years of CS experiencePreferred Qualifications:BLS certifiedCertified Instrument SpecialistCertified Endoscopy ReprocessorCertified Healthcare LeadershipMinimum of 4 years CS ExperienceSkills:Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressureProficient in the use of Microsoft OfficeSupportive and maintains positive environment for learningDepartmental policies and proceduresMeditech Supply Chain SystemMeditech preference card systemAnnual Augusta Health HealthStream requirements/unit defined competenciesAnnual Education required per hospital certification(s)On call required including weekendsSome benefits of working at Augusta Health include:Healthcare BenefitsGenerous paid time offRetirement savings helping you to plan for your futureFree onsite parking24/7 armed security to ensure your safetyTuition reimbursementOnsite child careAugusta Health Fitness Reimbursement ProgramOnsite credit unionEmployee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie ticketsCompany Information:Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.Equal Opportunity:Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.