Sterile Processing Tech 12PM-1030PM

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of sterile items, ensuring exceptional patient care. Candidates must have a high school diploma and appropriate certification or be willing to obtain it within 18 months.

Working hours are scheduled from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with the responsibilities including maintaining records, monitoring infection control, and providing necessary supplies to departments. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be certified within 18 months if not already certified.
• Ability to lift and push heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, accurate service for sterile processing.
• Maintain records of cleaning and sterilization processes.
• Monitor cross-contamination controls.
• Provide services to other departments as needed.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under stress

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as Central Service Technician or equivalent

Job description

Provides the facility with services in the areas of supply processing and distribution. Sterile processing has five major areas: Decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly and packaging), Sterilizing, Sterile Storage, and distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 the Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or certification due within 18 months of hire.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care by providing prompt, accurate service.
• Provide supplies of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning, disinfection, and the sterilization processes.
• Strive for consistency in the trays that the department provides.
• Monitor and enforce controls necessary to prevent cross-contamination according to infection control policies.
• Establish and maintain sterile processing standards.
• Implement changes as needed to stay current with new regulations and recommended practices.
• Review current practices for possible improvements in quality of services provided.
• Provide services to other departments in all areas of sterile processing.

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 weighing in excess of 200 pounds.

Working Environment

• Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, 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 an extended period of time.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in emergency or stressful situations.
• Able to perform as part of a team as well as independently.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled shift: 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Shift: Night (United States of America).

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (United States of America).

Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center.

Cost Center: 615 CCMC Sterile Processing.

Address: 800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, 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.