Sterile Processing Tech

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to manage sterilization workflows for perioperative equipment. You will print and verify the surgical schedule, coordinate instrument needs with OR leadership, and ensure accurate restocking of carts and supplies.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with CSPDT or HSPA certification and about one year of sterile processing experience. Training and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician through HSPA or CSPDT certification through CBSPD is required.
• One year of sterile processing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Print, verify and assemble the Perioperative Surgical schedule daily.
• Coordinate instrument and equipment needs with the OR leadership team.
• Restock case carts and supply rooms accurately as per surgeon cards and schedules.
• Maintain sterilization records and ensure proper processing of instruments.
• Assist in training new employees and support daily workflow.

Skills

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

HSPA/CSPDT certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Receives, cleans, decontaminates and sterilizes reusable patient care equipment, instrumentation and supplies. The position has responsibility for maintaining adequate inventory levels for all surgical/house instrumentation/trays and supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Graduate of a vocational or college Central Sterile processing program.

Experience

• One (1) year of sterile processing experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for printing, verifying and assembling the Perioperative Surgical schedule daily.
• Coordinate Perioperative room instrument and equipment needs utilizing Perioperative surgical schedule as directed in collaboration with dept. Supervisor and/or OR leadership team.
• Coordinates suitable substitutes for specific instrumentation.
• Coordinates room needs based on specific physician needs.
• Guides and assists Central Sterile and OR technicians in performing daily activities.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance of sterilization records.
• In accordance with departmental policy and procedure inspects, assembles and sterilizes all surgical and house instrumentation used throughout WVU Medicine.
• Accurately restocks case carts with supplies, instrumentation and equipment as indicated by surgeon preference cards generated from daily surgical schedule.
• Accurately restocks Surgical Services including the Outpatient Services and Labor & Delivery supply, specialty carts and top track.
• Stages and delivers case carts, stocking carts and equipment via clean cart lift, clean or services elevator as needed.
• Inventories and maintains adequate levels of all instrumentation and sterile supplies utilized throughout University Healthcare.
• Responsible for receiving returned items including properly recording and returning items to inventory.
• Responds to instrument and equipment requests from physicians.
• Serves as initial contact for physicians and Perioperative staff to coordinate solutions to instrumentation problems.

15 .In accordance with set policy and procedure reports and records missing and/or damaged instrumentation/equipment.

• Serves as initial contact for departmental inquiries from customers.
• Assists in the training and development of new employees.
• Assists other Central Sterile Instrument Technicians with daily assignments.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

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 & Abilities

• Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse.
• Answer telephones and transcribe messages.
• Communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Cost Center

6231 THOM SF Sterile Processing

Address

333 Laidley Street

Charleston

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.