Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

Join our dynamic team at CVP to provide sterile processing services for the Fresno VA Medical Center. In this role, you'll be responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical/surgical instruments and equipment used throughout the facility to support Veterans' healthcare needs.

• Must have a practical knowledge of theory, principles, practice and techniques of asepsis to prevent the spread of infection.
• Must have a practical knowledge of microbiology and the principles as they apply to surgical supply operations as they relate to the resistance of microorganisms to external destructive agents such as heat and chemicals used for sterilization and High Level Disinfection (HLD).
• Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for steam autoclaving.
• Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of chemical sterilization such as Sterrad.
• Interpretation and proper recording of results of all sterilization tests.
• Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of HLD systems such as Medivator Advantage, Trophon, and manual HLD utilizing Cidex OPA.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the availability, economics, use, operation, maintenance, assembly and disassembly of the full range of surgical supplies, instruments, equipment and the specific cleaning, sterilizing and storage requirements of each.
• Must possess a very broad knowledge of all types of surgical and clinical instrumentation. This knowledge must include sufficient working knowledge to be able to identify damaged or broken instruments, and be able to find a suitable replacement item if available.
• Must have a thorough familiarity with surgical procedures performed in a hospital Operating Room.
• Must have knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques including characteristics of various types of detergents, and cleaning techniques.
• Must have knowledge of the proper handling, cleaning, and reprocessing for use of flexible endoscopes such as colonoscopes and gastroscopes.
• Must be able to fallow detailed, step by step instructions provided by the manufacturer for the handling, cleaning, and sterilization or HLD processing of a large variety of surgical and clinical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• Must be capable of performing all physical demands of the SPS department.
  
  

• Meets ONE OR MORE of the following requirements:
  • Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or higher by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM/HSPA). 
  • Graduation from a nationally recognized CRCST training program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work in the field.
  • Graduation from a nationally recognized Operating Room Technician training program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment.
  • Graduation from a US military training program for Surgical Technicians with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment.
  • VA Level 2 certification with a minimum of 2 years current work experience in the SPS environment.
  • Non-Certified technicians with documented and verifiable SPS hands on work experience for a minimum of 5 years.

Location:

Fresno VA Medical Center

2615 E Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93703

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.