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WVU Medicine

Certified Sterile Processing Tech

WVU Medicine, Weirton, West Virginia, United States, 26062

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Performs proper operational procedures for sterilization of instrumentation and reusable med/surg supplies. Fills OR case carts and maintains OR supply inventory. Cleans, disinfects and maintains reusable patient care equipment for the nursing unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent.

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Three (3) months of sterilization equipment and procedures experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain accurate operation of sterilization equipment. Cleaning, sterilization and distribution of instruments and hard goods used in operating room and other user areas of the hospital.

Maintain department in clean and sterile condition.

Check inventory and discard expired items that cannot be re-sterilized.

Properly sterilize and package all reusable items.

Collects soiled instrumentation and equipment to be reprocessed.

Take telephone orders from user department for supply replenishment and record, fill and distribute orders to proper department.

Fills case cart requisitions for surgery department.

Order specialty equipment from vendors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighing in excess of 200 pounds.

Must possess visual/oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

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.

May work in PPE for extended period of time.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have strong background knowledge of surgical and procedural environments and governing practice standards including the need for excellent personal hygiene to reduce the risk of work product contamination.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate verbal and written proficiencies to utilize written high level disinfection/sterilization guidelines and manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU’s).

Must demonstrate ability to independently plan, organize, and set priorities in routine and/or emergency situations.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS 40

EXEMPT/ NON-EXEMPT United States of America (Non-Exempt)

SHIFT United States of America (Non-Exempt)

COMPANY WMCH Weirton Medical Center

COST CENTER 615 WMCH Sterile Processing

ADDRESS 601 Colliers Way Weirton 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.

SENIORITY LEVEL

Entry level

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

JOB FUNCTION

Health Care Provider

INDUSTRIES

Hospitals and Health Care

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