OR Sterile Processing Aide — Crucial OR Support

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Sterile Processing support team member to assist the SPD and OR areas. The role includes cleaning Autoclaves, organizing sterile instruments, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in both SPD and OR environments.

Responsibilities include inventory assistance, processing instruments between cases, and ensuring proper labeling and disposal of items. The job requires color discernment, lifting, and adaptability in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cleans Autoclaves in Sterile Processing and Operating Room areas.
• Places unused sterile instrumentation and soft goods back in the appropriate location after the Operating Room.
• Cleans washers, cart washer, dryers, shelving and other equipment per Manufacturers recommendations and policy.
• Cleans and organizes Sterile Processing areas as assigned.
• Assists in inventory control, obtaining supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases.
• Removes out-of-date items and records; discards or reprocesses per guidelines; able to discern colors.
• Monitors supply levels (cast cart, trauma cart, suture packs) by color identification.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe environment in SPD and OR.
• Keeps equipment and supplies in designated areas orderly.
• Processes instruments between cases; washes and sterilizes by heat or cold methods.
• Prepares cleaning and lubricating solutions for decontamination.
• Operates washer/sterilizer and related equipment in OR and SPD.
• Wraps instruments for sterilization with correct labeling color.
• Processes OR linen and sterile packs.
• Ensures hallways are clear to facilitate transport of equipment.
• Cleans work areas for next shift.
• Cleans scrub sinks and maintains hand-washing supplies.
• Documents activities to support departmental operations.
• Performs clerical tasks and phones as directed by supervision.
• Runs errands as needed.

Skills

Personal hygiene

Computer skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS/First Aid certification within 30 days

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Sterile Processing support team member to assist the SPD and OR areas. The role includes cleaning Autoclaves, organizing sterile instruments, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in both SPD and OR environments.

Responsibilities include inventory assistance, processing instruments between cases, and ensuring proper labeling and disposal of items. The job requires color discernment, lifting, and adaptability in a hospital setting.