Sterile Processing Tech — Critical Care Support

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, processing, sterilizing, sterile storage and distribution across the hospital. This role ensures prompt, accurate service and maintains detailed records of sterilization processes.

You will establish sterile processing standards, monitor cross-contamination controls, and contribute to quality improvements to meet evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST) through HSPA or CSPDT through CBSPD or within 18 months of hire.

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
• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRST or CSPDT certification (or within 18 months of hire)

Job description

PVH Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, processing, sterilizing, sterile storage and distribution across the hospital. This role ensures prompt, accurate service and maintains detailed records of sterilization processes.

You will establish sterile processing standards, monitor cross-contamination controls, and contribute to quality improvements to meet evolving regulations.