Sterile Processing Technician - Charlottesville, United States - UVA Health
Description
Starting pay - $17.50/hour (with no sterile processing experience) + applicable shift differential payMultiple Shifts Available
Entry level/novice performs and participates in 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).
Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically (Hand Washing, Washer/Sterilizer, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Scope Washer, Cart Washer).
Operates the departmental bar code system to maintain records for surgical trays and instruments received, processed, and distributed (SPM Tracking System).
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
Position Compensation Range:
$ $25.28 Hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Experience: 1 year or relevant experience preferred
Licensure:
No certification required.
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.
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