Central Sterile Tech

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides the facility with services in the areas of supply processing and distribution. Sterile processing encompasses five major areas: Decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly and packaging), Sterilizing, Sterile Storage, and distribution. The role is essential for delivering exceptional patient care through prompt and accurate service, ensuring the availability of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or due within 18 months of hire.
Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform in emergency or stressful situations
Able to perform as a part of a team as well as independently

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 as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.