Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician 2 to join the team. 

The Sterile Processing Tech 2 decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner. Assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently. Ensures sterility of all processed items. Maintains instruments inventory and ensures timely distribution of instruments to all customers. Prioritizes instruments and assembles complex trays. Assumes a leadership role within the department. 

This is a part-time evening shift position. Monday -Friday every other weekend. 3PM – 11:30PM. Training 6- 12 weeks on day shift.

Job Responsibilities:

• Properly sorts instrumentation and selects the proper processing mechanisms (manual and mechanical) to ensure the integrity of and prevent damage to the items.
• Prepares instrumentation for the decontamination process, including flushing lumens, exposing all surfaces, and properly loading washers.
• Operates washer/decontaminators, cart washers, sonic washers, and all other equipment in the decontamination area.
• Utilizes instrument tracking computer software to document all functions in the decontamination area.
• Locates missing instrumentation and replaces repaired/ordered instrumentation in sets.
• Loads items to be sterilized on the loading cart and records them on the load cart, adding a biological test to each load.
• Inspects instruments and ensures that they are free from bio-burden and in proper working condition prior to assembling sets according to count sheets.
• Ensures the presence of all required chemical and biological indicators.
• Validates sterilization process by reading, interpreting, and documenting all chemical and biological indicators.
• Maintains instruments inventory and ensures timely distribution of instruments to all customers.  
• Prioritizes instruments. 
• Assemble CVOR trays, loaner trays, ortho/neuro, vascular.
• Prioritizes trays coming out of the washer based on the red tag board.
• Works collaboratively with all customers to problem-solve issues that arise on a day-to-day basis Teaches, mentors, and precepts new employees. Identifies cost and quality opportunities and brings them to the attention of the manager.

Qualifications:

 Experience:

• 1 year of experience in sterile processing.

Education:

• High School or GED.

Certifications:

• CRCST or CBSPD certification. Certification from The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). 

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
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• NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
• Competitive salary: Pay based experience
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work
• Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

See Full List of Benefits Here: : 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

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