Sterile Processing Tech Trainee Program

Details Posted:

20-May-26

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee Categories:

Allied Health Internal Number:

R-57268

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center :

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Central Sterile Job Summary:

Provides a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation which require centralized collection, disinfection, inspection, assembly, preparation, sterilization and monitoring to hospital areas with occasional guidance. Provides these services through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated policies and procedures. . Vanderbilt Health is excited to offer a 12-week Sterile Processing Training Program, designed to prepare individuals for a career in Sterile Processing! The anticipated start date for this program is August 3, 2026. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have the opportunity to transition into a Sterile Processing Technician role at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

Available shift options will include:

Mid-shift (a combination of first and second shift hours) Second shift This program provides hands-on training, foundational knowledge, and a pathway to a rewarding role supporting patient care and surgical services. •Uploading a resume is required for your application to be considered for the program•

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Monday -

Friday:

8:00 AM-4:30

PM Key Responsibilities:

Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner. Receives, cleans and decontaminates supplies and equipment with departmental policies. Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools. Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment. Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Awareness of the capabilities of the specific equipment and its characteristics. Able to use the equipment to accomplish very basic tasks associated with the specific devices. Inventory Control (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with inventory control.

Core Accountabilities:

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Organizational Impact:

Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. • Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. •

Breadth of Knowledge:

Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. •

Team Interaction:

Individually contributes to the team.

Core Capabilities :

Delivering Excellent Services :

Serves Others with

Compassion:

Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.

Solves Complex Problems:

Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.

Offers Meaningful Advice and Support:

Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.

Ensuring High Quality :

Performs Excellent Work:

Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.

Ensures Continuous Improvement:

Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.

Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements:

Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

Managing Resources Effectively:

Demonstrates Accountability:

Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.

Stewards Organizational Resources:

Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.

Makes Data Driven Decisions:

Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.

Fostering Innovation :

Generates New Ideas:

Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. -

Applies Technology:

Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to

Change:

Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience Experience Level :

Less than 1 year Education High School Diploma or GED This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.