CNT STERILE TECH

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, processing, sterilization and storage of sterile items. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate records, and adherence to infection control standards in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma and will obtain CS Technician certification (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire, with the ability to work as part of a team and adapt to equipment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as CS Technician (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care by providing prompt, accurate service
• Provide supplies of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning, disinfection, and the sterilization processes
• Strive for consistency in the trays that the department provides
• Monitor and enforce controls necessary to prevent cross-contamination according to infection control policies
• Establish and maintain sterile processing standards
• Implement changes as needed to stay current with new regulations and recommended practices
• Review current practices for possible improvements in quality of services provided
• Provide services to other departments in all areas of sterile processing
• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) or CSPDT CBSPD

Job description

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

We provide the facility with services in the areas of supply processing and distribution. Sterile processing has five major areas: Decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly and packaging), Sterilizing, Sterile Storage, and distribution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Certified Registered Central Service Technician through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or due within 18 months of hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide exceptional patient care by providing prompt, accurate service
2. Provide supplies of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items
3. Maintain accurate records of cleaning, disinfection, and the sterilization processes
4. Strive for consistency in the trays that the department provides
5. Monitor and enforce controls necessary to prevent cross-contamination according to infection control policies
6. Establish and maintain sterile processing standards
7. Implement changes as needed to stay current with new regulations and recommended practices
8. Review current practices for possible improvements in quality of services provided
9. Provide services to other departments in all areas of sterile processing

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

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 weighting in excess of 200 pounds.

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 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. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to perform in emergency or stressful situations
5. Able to perform as a part of a team as well as independently

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UNTWN Uniontown Hospital Cost Center: 615 UNTWN Sterile Processing Address: 500 W Berkeley Street Uniontown Pennsylvania

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.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.