Sterile Processing Tech I – Sterilization & Instrument Care

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Central Service Technician to support the General Hospital’s sterile processing, infection control, and distribution of supplies, instruments, and equipment.

You will work evenings in a fast-paced hospital environment, maintaining sterilization equipment and documentation, and collaborating with nurses and technicians to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of patient age-appropriate care and infection prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates functions in the Central Service Department to ensure efficient processing, sterilization, and distribution of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique principles.
• Performs High Level Disinfection using approved chemical products.
• Operates steam autoclaves, washers, Sterrad machines, reprocessors, cart washers, and ultrasonic washers.
• Performs daily biological monitoring for all equipment in Central Sterilization and Procedural areas.
• Follows established procedures, protocols, and policies and manufacturer instructions.
• Identifies, cleans, and sterilizes instruments per manufacturer instructions; packages instrument sets.
• Responsible for waste disposal and decontamination of contaminated items.
• Inspects equipment and instruments through all steps for condition and operation.
• Supports cost containment and quality assurance; participates in staff development and in-services.
• Ensures correct patient charges are issued and processed; batches charges and credits to inventory control.
• Maintains inventory control and log of instruments and equipment on loan/return.
• Provides sterilization support to all hospital departments; completes reports and studies timely.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Central Service Technician to support the General Hospital’s sterile processing, infection control, and distribution of supplies, instruments, and equipment.

You will work evenings in a fast-paced hospital environment, maintaining sterilization equipment and documentation, and collaborating with nurses and technicians to ensure patient safety.