Sentara Health
Senior Central Sterile Service Technician
Sentara Health, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
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Senior Central Sterile Service Technician
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Location:
Charlottesville, VA
Work Shift:
First (Days) – 6:30 am to 3 pm Monday‑Friday, with weekend call 1 day per 6 weeks and rotating holiday call from 7 am to 7 pm.
Overview Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a full‑time, first‑shift Senior Central Sterile Service Technician.
Duties & Responsibilities
Staff assignments, validation checks, OR coordination and turnover.
Staff supervision and support, assisting vendors with required tray needs.
Decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies.
Operate and maintain sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards.
Examine medical equipment for defects and report faulty equipment.
Ensure compliance with all local and federal health and safety regulations.
Serve as a preceptor and educator for new team members; provide hands‑on training and orientation.
Manage work allocations for peers within the department.
Education & Experience
High school graduate or equivalent required.
2 years of related experience required.
Ability to transition between tasks efficiently.
Teamwork and communication skills.
EVS, acute hospital experience or hospital inventory experience preferred.
Previous supervisor or leadership experience preferred.
Certification & Licensure
BLS required within 90 days of hire.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.
Keywords CSS, Sterile services, EVS, SPD, Inventory, Supply, Support, Healthcare, CRCST, Blueridge.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans.
Adoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid time off and sick leave.
Paid parental & family caregiver leave.
Emergency backup care.
Long‑term, short‑term disability, and critical illness plans.
Life insurance.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Tuition assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay‑down – $10,000.
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
About Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital A Magnet‑status, 176‑bed facility with all patient‑friendly private rooms. The hospital offers specialized care in cancer care, heart and vascular, neurology, neurosurgery (primary stroke center), orthopedics, and maternity.
EEO Statement Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusiveness. This is a tobacco‑free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Seniority Level Mid‑senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health care provider
Industries Hospitals and health care
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Senior Central Sterile Service Technician
role at
Sentara Health .
Location:
Charlottesville, VA
Work Shift:
First (Days) – 6:30 am to 3 pm Monday‑Friday, with weekend call 1 day per 6 weeks and rotating holiday call from 7 am to 7 pm.
Overview Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a full‑time, first‑shift Senior Central Sterile Service Technician.
Duties & Responsibilities
Staff assignments, validation checks, OR coordination and turnover.
Staff supervision and support, assisting vendors with required tray needs.
Decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies.
Operate and maintain sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards.
Examine medical equipment for defects and report faulty equipment.
Ensure compliance with all local and federal health and safety regulations.
Serve as a preceptor and educator for new team members; provide hands‑on training and orientation.
Manage work allocations for peers within the department.
Education & Experience
High school graduate or equivalent required.
2 years of related experience required.
Ability to transition between tasks efficiently.
Teamwork and communication skills.
EVS, acute hospital experience or hospital inventory experience preferred.
Previous supervisor or leadership experience preferred.
Certification & Licensure
BLS required within 90 days of hire.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.
Keywords CSS, Sterile services, EVS, SPD, Inventory, Supply, Support, Healthcare, CRCST, Blueridge.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans.
Adoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid time off and sick leave.
Paid parental & family caregiver leave.
Emergency backup care.
Long‑term, short‑term disability, and critical illness plans.
Life insurance.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Tuition assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay‑down – $10,000.
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
About Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital A Magnet‑status, 176‑bed facility with all patient‑friendly private rooms. The hospital offers specialized care in cancer care, heart and vascular, neurology, neurosurgery (primary stroke center), orthopedics, and maternity.
EEO Statement Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusiveness. This is a tobacco‑free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Seniority Level Mid‑senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health care provider
Industries Hospitals and health care
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