Sterile Processing Tech - Instrument Prep & Safety

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, preparation and sterile distribution of instruments across the surgery center, hospital and physician offices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma; certification in sterile processing preferred and prior sterile processing experience. The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and efficient handling of instruments and supplies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to where needed.
• Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of decontamination equipment.
• Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure the safety of our patients.
• Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.
• Responsible for organizing, storing, and keeping records of sterile supplies.
• Maintains a clean work area following established departmental policies and procedures, and infection control standards.
• Properly operates all mechanical machinery within central sterile.
• Applies established policies and procedures in completing work assignments.
• Properly de-lints towels and sheets.

Skills

Teamwork

Infection Control

Safety Procedures

Time Management

Confidentiality

Policy Adherence

Education

High School diploma

Sterile processing certification (preferred)

Job description

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, preparation and sterile distribution of instruments across the surgery center, hospital and physician offices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma; certification in sterile processing preferred and prior sterile processing experience. The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and efficient handling of instruments and supplies in a fast-paced environment.