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 readsdocumentsand 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/SterilizerUltrasonic 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 (SPMORMIS).
- 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.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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.