Sterile Processing Technician 2 - Part-Time - Evenings

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

The Sterile Processing Technician 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 20-hrs/week position. Monday -Friday with weekend rotations. 

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.
• 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.
• Validates sterilization process by reading, interpreting, and documenting all chemical and biological indicators.

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!

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Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.