Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

$3,000.00 sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates with a one-year work commitment, in accordance with UVA policy.

Starting pay - $17.50/hour (with no sterile processing experience) + applicable shift differential pay

Multiple 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).
  
• 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.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

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.

The starting base rate for this role is $17.50 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

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 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 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 is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report 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.

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