Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
Company: UVA Health
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Starting pay is $19.61/hour+ depending on years of
experience
$3,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates
with a one-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy.
Independently performs and participates in basics of
decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning,
sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical
instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Responsibilities may
include, but are not limited to, ordering, receiving, conducting
cycle counts, pulling cases for the Operating Room, stocking
supplies, instruments and pans, restocking clean cart supplies,
expediting supplies to the OR and stocking OMNICELL cabinets with
room stock. Cleans Storeroom, keeps stock in order, verifies
expiration dates and ensures correct items are stored in their
correct locations.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 (e.g. 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).Gathers, assembles, and distributes surgical supplies,
instruments, and medical equipment upon request or through case
cart requisitions -Operates the departmental bar code system to
maintain records for surgical trays and instruments received,
processed, and distributed (SPM Tracking System).Cleans area and
keeps stock in order.Serves as preceptor in primary work
area/assignment.Performs special projects.In addition to the above
job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.Position
Compensation Range: $17.31 - $26.83 HourlyMINIMUM
REQUIREMENTSEducation: High School Graduate or
Equivalent.Experience: 1-2 years of Sterile Processing experience
required.Licensure Required: Certification as CRCST (Certified
Registered Central Sterile Technician) through HSPA OR CSPDT
(Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through
CBSPDPHYSICAL DEMANDSJob 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. -The University of
Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA
Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's
Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are
fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
- We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through
every person's perspectives and lived experiences. - We are equal
opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital
status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race,
religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military
status, and family medical or genetic information.
Keywords: UVA Health, Lynchburg , Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT), Professions , Charlottesville, Virginia
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