Sterile Processing Specialist

WVU Medicine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a sterile processing technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments across the surgery center and hospital. The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and adherence to established procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, instrument inspection, waste handling, and record-keeping. Shift is day-based with full-time hours; weekend/holiday rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred certification in sterile processing.

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 patient safety.
• Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.
• Responsible for separating and tracking items that have been cleaned and sterilized.
• Ensures removal of all waste matter from transfer carts.
• Keeps records of sterile supplies and organizes storage.
• Checks expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintains a clean work area following policies and infection control standards.
• Operates all central sterile machinery appropriately.
• Follows established policies in completing tasks.
• Delints towels and sheets properly.

Skills

Teamwork

Infection Control adherence

Organization & time management

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification in sterile processing

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking a sterile processing technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments across the surgery center and hospital. The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and adherence to established procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, instrument inspection, waste handling, and record-keeping. Shift is day-based with full-time hours; weekend/holiday rotation may apply.