Sterile Processing Tech: Quality Care & Compliance

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, processing, sterilization and storage of sterile items. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate records, and adherence to infection control standards in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma and will obtain CS Technician certification (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire, with the ability to work as part of a team and adapt to equipment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as CS Technician (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) 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

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) or CSPDT CBSPD

Job description

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, processing, sterilization and storage of sterile items. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate records, and adherence to infection control standards in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma and will obtain CS Technician certification (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire, with the ability to work as part of a team and adapt to equipment and