Sterile Processing Tech: Fast-Paced, Impactful

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment across the surgery center, hospital and physician offices. You will follow infection control and safety practices throughout all phases of the process.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred certification in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in sterile processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to where needed.
• Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of decontamination equipment.
• Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.
• Keeps track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized.
• Removes waste matter from transfer carts.
• Organizes, stores, and keeps records of sterile supplies.
• Checks expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintains a clean work area per policies and infection control standards.
• Operates mechanical decontamination machinery.
• Follows policies to complete work assignments.
• Delints towels and sheets properly.

Skills

Team player

Infection control

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification in sterile processing (preferred)

Job description

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment across the surgery center, hospital and physician offices. You will follow infection control and safety practices throughout all phases of the process.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred certification in sterile processing.