• Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile…

    University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)


    Performs and participates in the decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

     

    + Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue storage or further processing (such as sterilization).

    + Monitors reads documents and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function (ETO Steam Steris and Sterrad).

    + Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment instruments and supplies manually and mechanically (Hand Washing Washer/Sterilizer Ultrasonic Cleaner Scope Washer Cart Washer).

    + Participates in the coordination of all aspects of department’s services.

    + Serves as the resource for information for employees and customers.

    + Models team behaviors to frontline employees.

    + Manages departmental bar code system (SPM ORMIS).

    + Serves as preceptor in all areas of CSS (decontam, distribution, assembly and sterilizers)

    + Must maintain a minimum of two advanced or specialty operations

    + In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

     

    Experience: 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

    Licensure:

    This position requires:

    Certification as CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) through HSPA

    OR

    CSPDT (Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through CBSPD

    AND

    (1) additional following certification: CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist), CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocess), or CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader)

     

    *Within 6 months of hire into this role*

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).

     

    Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 25-50lbs. Working in environment with fumes, chemicals, vibrations, heat, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

     

    Position Compensation Range: $19.88 - $30.81 Hourly

    Benefits

    + Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    + Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

    + Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Certification and education support

    + Generous Paid Time Off

     

    UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.