Sr Sterile Processing Tech CMH - Days

Under supervision, the Sterile Processing Tech Senior ensures all necessary instruments and supplies are prepared and ready for use, assembles case carts with instruments and supplies according to preference cards, serves as a technical resource on processing, sterilization and assembly to Sterile Processing Technicians, observes strict patient confidentiality following all HIPAA rules and regulations, and maintains a clean and safe environment. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire Certification as a Registered Central Sterilization Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Surgical Tech certification (CST, TS‑C or CORST) Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment Current CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS‑C or CORST certification Experience Required Two (2) or more years of previous work experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or prior experience as a Surgical Technician Experience Preferred N/A Education/Training Required High School Graduate or equivalent Education/Training Preferred Completion of International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification preparation course Independent Actions Required Assembles and prepares instrument sets and case carts Serves as a technical resource to the Sterile Processing Technicians Decontaminates and sterilizes all instruments and equipment according to procedures Checks inventory levels and assures maintenance of par levels for all instruments and supplies Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines Job duties may include access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable) In the absence of the supervisor, takes a lead role to direct staff, makes staff assignments in order to carry out the demands of the department Additional Position Requirements Technicians are expected to rotate shifts including weekends and holidays Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with the specific manager Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations if applicable, and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit Physical Requirements Physical lifting 20-50 lbs Activities: prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking (distance), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking Emotional: fast pace environment, steady pace, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, ability to adapt to frequent change Age Specific Groups Served All EEO Statement EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems