Sterile Processing Tech Trainee -- STERILE PROCESSING -- Mon Medical Center Main Campus

Charleston Area Medical Center; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech Trainee at Mon Medical Center Main Campus in Morgantown, WV. The trainee will clean, disinfect and sterilize medical supplies under supervision, prepare treatment trays, wrap devices and maintain the sterile storage area.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and completion of a post-secondary certificate program. It involves heavy lifting and adherence to infection control policies, with varied work schedules and

Qualifications

• Heavy work expected including lifting up to 50 lbs and more in some cases.
• Completion of a post-secondary certificate program is required or preferred for Sterile Processing.
• Strong adherence to infection control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument processing: assembles, labels, and prepares instruments for sterilization; tests instruments and operates sterilizers with proper documentation.
• Maintains sterile supply storage area and tracks supplies; receives and distributes items per policy.
• Attends mandatory in-services and completes required competency assessments on time.

Skills

Heavy work

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech Trainee -- STERILE PROCESSING -- Mon Medical Center Main Campus(Job Id 77562)

Location: WV:Morgantown:Mon Medical Center

Post Date: 8/7/2026

Close Date: 8/7/2027

Category: Support Services

Employment Type: Employee

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Work Schedule: Varied

Location of Job: Mon Medical Center Main Campus

Description

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician Trainee is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical supplies via the use of steam, gas, or chemicals under the supervision of a Sterile Processing Tech. The processing technician trainee prepares treatment and procedure trays, wraps medical devices, and prepares surgical case carts under the supervision of a Sterile Processing Technician. The Sterile Processing Technician trainee maintains the sterile supply storage area and is responsible for receiving and distributing departmental supplies.

Responsibilities

• Performs Instrument Processing: Accurately assembles, labels, and prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization according to available references and resources. Routinely tests instruments to ensure functionality. Cleans, tests and safely operates a variety of sterilizers and decontamination equipment, following proper procedure and maintaining accurate documentation related to such activities. Maintains and monitors controls necessary to prevent cross infection according to infection control policies. Verifies contents of outside vendor trays, as per hospital policy. Uses appropriate PPE as per policy. Documents missing instruments(s) according to procedure. Uses count sheet. Disassembles, cleans and decontaminates instruments and equipment according to established procedures. Participates in pulling instruments for refurbishing when asked. Accurately uses the impres system to label, assemble and track trays to other departments and return to sterile storage or decontam by scanners. Identifies trays that are over "set usage" and notifies supervisor of trays to be refurbished.
• Equipment Usage: Takes initiative to follow up and ensure that equipment is returned to the unit in proper condition. Operates equipment accurately and safely, according to policy, procedure and or manufacturer's directions. Quickly learns to use new equipment. Uses equipment independently. Leaves equipment prepared for next procedure i.e. cleaning and restocking as appropriate.
• Performs Other Duties as Required: Attends mandatory in-services, staff meetings, actively participates in self-education and completes all required competency assessments on time. Willingly performs other duties as required. Identifies appropriate cases of abuse and neglect and demonstrates knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Heavy Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs with a maximum lifting of 100 lbs.
• Experience in a sterile processing area or operating room preferred. Demonstrated ability to utilize aseptic and sterile techniques normally acquired through previous work experience or formal course work/training.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program (Required)

Work Schedule

Varies

Status

Full Time Regular 1.0

Location

Mon Medical Center Main Campus

Location of Job

WV:Morgantown:Mon Medical Center