Non-Certified Sterile Instrument Tech (Will Train & Certify)

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment across the surgery center, hospital and physician offices. You will follow infection control and safety practices throughout all phases of the process.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred certification in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in sterile processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to where needed.
• Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of decontamination equipment.
• Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.
• Keeps track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized.
• Removes waste matter from transfer carts.
• Organizes, stores, and keeps records of sterile supplies.
• Checks expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintains a clean work area per policies and infection control standards.
• Operates mechanical decontamination machinery.
• Follows policies to complete work assignments.
• Delints towels and sheets properly.

Skills

Team player

Infection control

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification in sterile processing (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

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

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in sterile processing

Experience

• Previous sterile processing experience

Core Duties and Responsibilities

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

Physical Requirements

• 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).
• Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 200 pounds.

Working Environment

• 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.
• Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.
• Will be working in PPE for extended period of time.

Skills and Abilities

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

Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Shift: 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.