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VCU Health · 2 months ago

High Level Disinfection Technician - Days

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

VCU Health is seeking a High Level Disinfection Technician to perform indirect patient care activities, including cleaning and high-level disinfection of medical devices and equipment. The technician will ensure devices are properly cleaned and disinfected, adhering to safety and confidentiality standards.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Decontaminates, high level disinfects (HLD) equipment

Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment used in the high-level disinfection rooms to include flushing devices, automated endoscope processors (AERs), leak testing devices and drying cabinets

Demonstrates knowledge of chemical disinfectants and proper usage

Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and appropriate safety measures to include personal protective equipment

Maintains a clean and safe environment

Ensures presence of all required biological and chemical indicators and validates the sterilization process by reading, interpreting and documenting all indicator results

Follows manufacturers’ recommendation for correct sterilization and high-level disinfection methods and parameters which includes upwards of over 1,000 devices with over 100 different models

Adheres to the established policies addressing the confidentiality of patient information

Stores all items according to established standards

Rotates stock as necessary to ensure timely usage of items

Demonstrates the ability to track medical devices, supplies, and equipment with automated tracking system and to fill out routine orders for all service areas (if applicable)

Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCUHS and the Department. Assists team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously

Maintains all required documentation for the medical devices and the equipment that is used in the HLD rooms

Qualification

High Level DisinfectionMedical Device KnowledgeChemical DisinfectantsGI/Endoscope CertificationPatient ConfidentialityUniversal PrecautionsAutomated Tracking SystemRecallProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Immediately after employment: Completion with a passing grade of the VCUHS on-line course for reprocessing of flexible endoscopes

Current GI/Endoscope certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

At least one year of prior High Level Disinfection experience

Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment used in the high-level disinfection rooms to include flushing devices, automated endoscope processors (AERs), leak testing devices and drying cabinets

Demonstrates knowledge of chemical disinfectants and proper usage

Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and appropriate safety measures to include personal protective equipment

Maintains a clean and safe environment

Ensures presence of all required biological and chemical indicators and validates the sterilization process by reading, interpreting and documenting all indicator results

Follows manufacturers' recommendation for correct sterilization and high-level disinfection methods and parameters which includes upwards of over 1,000 devices with over 100 different models

Adheres to the established policies addressing the confidentiality of patient information

Stores all items according to established standards

Rotates stock as necessary to ensure timely usage of items

Demonstrates the ability to track medical devices, supplies, and equipment with automated tracking system and to fill out routine orders for all service areas (if applicable)

Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCUHS and the Department

Assists team members

Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously

Maintains all required documentation for the medical devices and the equipment that is used in the HLD rooms

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs

Activities: Prolonged sitting, Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), 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, Frequent and intense customer interactions

Preferred

Two to Three years of prior High Level Disinfection experience preferred

Benefits

$6,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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