What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clean Room Technician - Transplant - PRN position at VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority?
Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Clean Room Technician works within the Islet Lab and is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sterility and compliance in the lab environment ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Essential Job Statements Performs cleaning operations under strict cGMP guidelines. Micro-clean all surfaces within the controlled environment, including walls, floors, and equipment. Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) precisely. Maintains cleaning documentation as regulated by lab SOPs. Identify deviations and inconsistencies in cleaning protocols and report to Lab Manager or other designated lab staff. Participates in continuous training, including cGMP training, technical skills, safety, and performance improvement. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety requirements, including mandated PPE practice Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and reports shortage or expiration of reagents proactively. Patient Population: N/A Employment Qualifications Education Required: High school diploma Education Preferred: GED preferred Licensing/ Certification Licensure Required: NA Licensure Preferred: NA Certification Required: NA Certification Preferred: NA Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience: Previous experience in clean room environments or laboratory settings is a plus. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Familiarity with cleaning chemical components and safety requirements. Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * Prolonged periods of working alone. * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity Hazards: Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes Mental/Sensory – Emotional Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Reading, Logical Thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.
