Sterile Processing Technician (Will Train & Certify)

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Non-Certified Sterile Instrument Tech (Will Train & Certify) to join the Sterile Processing team in Wheeling, WV. The role involves decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments across the hospital and affiliated offices.

Minimum of a high school diploma is required; certification in sterile processing is preferred. Prior sterile processing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in sterile processing preferred.
• Previous sterile processing experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve contaminated instruments and deliver sterile instruments as needed.
• Manually clean instruments to remove debris.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for patient safety.
• Test and report problems with equipment.
• Sort and track cleaned vs. sterilized items.
• Remove waste from transfer carts.
• Organize, store and record sterile supplies.
• Check expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintain clean work areas per policies and infection control.
• Operate mechanical equipment in central sterile.
• Adhere to policies and complete assignments.
• Delint towels and sheets as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Infection Control

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification in sterile processing (preferred)

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Non-Certified Sterile Instrument Tech (Will Train & Certify) to join the Sterile Processing team in Wheeling, WV. The role involves decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments across the hospital and affiliated offices.

Minimum of a high school diploma is required; certification in sterile processing is preferred. Prior sterile processing experience is a plus.