Sterile Processing Aide — OR Support & Sanitation

UHC United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Sterile Processing support team member to assist in SPD and OR environments. You will help clean, organize, and sterilize instruments, manage inventory, and ensure proper labeling and color-coding of supplies.

The role requires a HS diploma and certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire. You’ll work in a hospital setting with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cleans Autoclaves in Sterile Processing and Operating Room areas.
• Returns unused sterile instrumentation and soft goods to the correct location after OR use.
• Cleans washers, cart washers, dryers, shelving and related equipment per policy.
• Maintains clean and organized Sterile Processing areas.
• Assists in inventory control and obtaining supplies and instruments for cases.
• Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses per guidelines; colors must be discerned.
• Monitors supply color-coding (et. cast cart, trauma cart, suture packs).
• Maintains a clean, sanitary environment in SPD and OR.
• Processes instruments between cases (wash and sterilize).
• Prepares cleaning solutions used in decontamination.
• Operates washer/sterilizer and other sterilization equipment.
• Wraps and labels instruments and supplies with color-coded labels.
• Processes OR linen and sterile packs.
• Keeps halls clear to allow easy transport of equipment.
• Cleans and prepares work area for next shift.
• Cleans scrub sinks and ensures hand-washing supplies are ready.
• Documents activities to support department workflow.
• Assists team with phones and minor clerical duties.
• Runs errands as directed.

Skills

Personal hygiene

Computer literacy

Follow directions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS or HeartSaver First Aid certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Sterile Processing support team member to assist in SPD and OR environments. You will help clean, organize, and sterilize instruments, manage inventory, and ensure proper labeling and color-coding of supplies.

The role requires a HS diploma and certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire. You’ll work in a hospital setting with a focus on safety and efficiency.