Sterile Processing Tech Cert

Job Description

Sterile Processing Technician Certified

Job Code: CS3087

About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

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.
  
  

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.

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.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 26A, Sterile Processing

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires sitting/ standing constantly. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 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 Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

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