CNT Sterile Instr Tech

WVU Medicine; Wheeling, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a sterile processing technician to decontaminate, prepare, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment across the surgery center, hospital and physician offices.

The role requires a high school diploma (sterile processing certification preferred) and one year of experience in sterile processing, with a strong emphasis on infection control and safety standards to protect patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in sterile processing is preferred.
• 1 year of sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to where needed.
• Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.
• Operates and maintains decontamination equipment.
• Inspects instruments and equipment for patient safety.
• Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.
• Keeps track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized.
• Removes all waste from transfer carts.
• Organizes, stores, and keeps records of sterile supplies.
• Checks expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintains a clean work area according to policies and infection control standards.
• Operates all mechanical machinery within central sterile.
• Applies policies and completes work assignments.
• De-lints towels and sheets.

Skills

Infection control

Safety practices

Teamwork

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification (preferred)

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, hospital and physician offices, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Certification in sterile processing

EXPERIENCE: 1. Previous sterile processing experience

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to where needed.
• 2. Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.
• 3. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of decontamination equipment.
• 4. Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure the safety of our patients.
• 5. Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.
• 6. Responsible for separating and keeping track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized.
• 7. Ensures to remove all waste matter from transfer carts.
• 8. Responsible for organizing, storing, and keeping records of sterile supplies.
• 9. Responsible for checking the expiration dates on supplies.
• 10. Maintains a clean work area following established departmental policies and procedures, and infection control standards.
• 11. Properly operates all mechanical machinery within central sterile.
• 12. Applies established policies and procedures in completing work assignments.
• 13. Properly de-lints towels and sheets.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).
• 2. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.
• 3. Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighing in excess of 200 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• 1. Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards: high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio-waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc
• 2. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.
• 3. Will be working in PPE for extended period of time.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1. Must be able to work well in a fast paced, stressful environment as a team member.
• 2. Works with direction to effectively carry out the varied responsibilities of this position
• 3. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling change
• 4. Must have an understanding of and adherence to Infection Control policies and procedures.
• 5. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize one’s time to maximize personal efficiency and meet deadlines
• 6. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center: 615 WH Sterile Processing Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.