Central Sterile Tech (Evenings)

WVU Medicine

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides the facility with supply processing and distribution services across the five major areas of sterile processing: decontamination; processing, including inspection, assembly, and packaging; sterilizing; sterile storage; and distribution. The role provides prompt and accurate service and supplies sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items. The technician maintains records of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes; helps ensure consistent trays; and monitors controls to prevent cross-contamination in accordance with infection control policies.

The technician establishes and maintains sterile processing standards, implements changes to stay current with regulations and recommended practices, reviews practices for quality improvements, and serves other departments across sterile processing. At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, the employee completes annual education required by accreditation standards, which may include computer-based learning, training, in-services, and competency validation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential through HSPA or a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential through CBSPD, or obtain one within 18 months of hire.
• Meet the Department of Labor medium-duty standard: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Be able to bend, stoop, reach, rotate normally, stand, and walk during an 8–12-hour shift.
• Be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighing more than 200 pounds.
• Be available for scheduling based on hospital operational needs.
• Deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to perform in emergency or stressful situations.
• Work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, accurate service to support patient care.
• Provide sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes.
• Promote consistency in the trays provided by the department.
• Monitor and enforce controls to prevent cross-contamination according to infection control policies.
• Establish and maintain sterile processing standards.
• Implement changes to remain current with regulations and recommended practices.
• Review current practices for possible improvements in service quality.
• Provide sterile processing services to other departments.
• At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED