UHC - Lead Central Service Tech (Nights)

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the Surgical Services team. You will collaborate with leadership to ensure high-quality sterile processing, accurate record-keeping, and timely delivery of instruments and supplies.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and a high school diploma, plus one year of Central Service experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to standards, and ongoing training to maintain competency and patient

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CRCST certification through HSPA or CSPDT certification through CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of work practice for Surgical Services.
• Assists Surgical Services Manager in ensuring integration with standards and policies.
• Works with SSM to develop Surgical Service PM plans and action plans.
• Trains staff to provide competent care through competency-based programs.
• Provides data related to environmental factors affecting patient care.
• Provides data to plan and monitor service line budget.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Collaborates with Surgical Services Manager for quality of care relative to specialty area.

Collaborates with Clinical Educator to ensure active competent team members.

Leads SPD team in providing prompt, accurate service, provide supplies of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items.

Assists Surgical Services Management Team by maintaining accurate records related to cleaning, disinfection, and the sterilization process.

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) experience as a Central Service or Sterile Processing Technician

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of work practice for Surgical Services.
2. Assists Surgical Services Manager in ensuring integration of Surgical Service Department Policies and Procedures with National Standards of Practice, Joint Commission Standards and other applicable and other regulatory standards.
3. Works with SSM to develop Surgical Service PM plan in order to identify issues/problems and to develop action plans to resolve problems, improve outcomes and exceed customer expectations.
4. In conjunction with SSM and CE, trains staff to provide competent care through development, implementation and ongoing evaluations of competency based orientation, education and evaluation programs.
5. Provides data in relation to environmental factors which inhibit or facilitate patient care.
6. Provides SSM with data to plan and monitor service line budget, enabling service line to function within budgeting constraints.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).
• Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 200 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Physical working environment may include, but not limited to, any of the following hazards: high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio-waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc
• Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.
• Will be working in PPE for extended period of time.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in emergency or stressful situations.
• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guest.
• Able to function as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Wed, Thu, Fri 7p - 7a Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 615 UHC Sterile Processing Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.