VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Sterile Processing Assistant

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$16.50 - $23.53In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
The role requires lifting 20–50 pounds and pushing over 100 pounds.
The role requires prolonged standing, walking distances, overhead and repetitive reaching, and repetitive motion.
The role requires strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
The role requires adapting to a fast-paced, noisy environment, handling multiple priorities and frequent change, and frequent intense customer interactions.
Central Supply/Processing staff must rotate shifts, including weekends and holidays; schedules and hours may be adjusted to meet staffing needs.

Responsibilities

Distribute and pick up Central Sterile items and trays from various departments and clinics.
Transport items to the Decontamination Room and scan them for documentation.
Unload carts from the washer, unload rigid containers, and store them properly.
Scan instrument trays being unloaded to the Prep and Packing area.
Observe infection control practices.
Work under the direction of a supervisor or manager to provide indirect patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.
Perform job duties that may involve access to or contact with medications and related supplies.

Desired Qualifications

Previous work experience as a Transporter or Storeroom Clerk.

The Sterile Processing Assistant performs a variety of indirect patient care activities. This includes distribution and picking up of Central Sterile items and trays from various departments and clinics; transportation of items to the Decontamination Room and scans for documentation; unloads carts from washer and unloads rigid containers and properly stores; and scans instrument trays being unloaded to Prep and Packing area. The Sterile Processing Assistant observes infection control practices.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED:
Previous work experience as a Transporter or Storeroom Clerk

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:
Functions under the direction of supervisor/manager to provide indirect patient care, emotional support and problem solving all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Central Supply/Processing staff are expected to rotate shifts including weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or as is in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Pushing > 100 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change, Noisy environment, Frequent and intense customer interactions

Compensation Range: $16.50 - $23.53

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Richmond, VA
Founded: 1838

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