Sterile Processing Specialist

WVU Medicine; Center (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Sterile Processing team member to support decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments. The role includes handling decontamination equipment, verifying instrument sterility, and maintaining records in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and sterile processing certification is preferred. Prior sterile processing experience is beneficial for joining our centralized team.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred certification in sterile processing.
• Experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve contaminated instruments and deliver sterile instruments where needed.
• Manually clean instrument debris.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for safety.
• Test and report equipment problems.
• Track items through cleaning and sterilization process.
• Remove waste from transfer carts.
• Organize, store, and record sterile supplies.
• Check expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintain clean work area per policies and infection control standards.
• Operate mechanical machinery in central sterile.
• Follow policies to complete work assignments.
• De-lint towels and sheets.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Infection Control

Time Management

Confidentiality

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification (preferred)

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Sterile Processing team member to support decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments. The role includes handling decontamination equipment, verifying instrument sterility, and maintaining records in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and sterile processing certification is preferred. Prior sterile processing experience is beneficial for joining our centralized team.