Sterile Processing Tech: Clean, Inspect & Deliver Instruments

wvumedicine; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment across the surgery center, hospital, and physician offices.

The role emphasizes infection control and safety in all processing stages. Responsibilities include handling contaminated items, maintaining equipment, inspecting tools, and ensuring proper records and storage of sterile supplies, with a 40-hour work week and non-exempt status in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in sterile processing is preferred.
• Previous sterile processing experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve contaminated instruments and deliver sterile instruments where needed.
• Clean and decontaminate instruments and equipment.
• Maintain and operate decontamination equipment.
• Inspect instruments for safety before use.
• Record keeping for sterile supplies and inventory.

Skills

Team player

Infection control

Time management

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Sterile processing certification (preferred)

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment across the surgery center, hospital, and physician offices.

The role emphasizes infection control and safety in all processing stages. Responsibilities include handling contaminated items, maintaining equipment, inspecting tools, and ensuring proper records and storage of sterile supplies, with a 40-hour work week and non-exempt status in