Sterile Processing Tech- Nights

Position Overview

Performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, hospital and physician offices, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Certification in sterile processing

• Previous sterile processing experience

• Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments where needed.
• Removes debris by manually cleaning instrument.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of decontamination equipment.
• Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure the safety of patients.
• Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment.
• Separates and keeps track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized.
• Removes all waste matter from transfer carts.
• Organizes, stores, and keeps records of sterile supplies.
• Checks expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintains a clean work area following established departmental policies and procedures, and infection control standards.
• Operates all mechanical machinery within central sterile.
• Applies established policies and procedures in completing work assignments.
• Properly de‑lints towels and sheets.

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

• Physical environment may include hazards: high pressure steam, chemicals, electrical, mechanical, bio‑waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc.
• Environmental conditions may vary in temperature, noise, odors, multi‑stimuli, etc.
• Will be working in PPE for an extended period of time.

• Works well in a fast paced, stressful team environment.
• Works with direction to effectively carry out varied responsibilities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff, and scheduling.
• Understands and adheres to Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes time to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

• Shift: Night (United States of America) – 11 p – 7 a, Monday‑Friday.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Location:
  
  2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, WV.
• Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center.
• Cost Center: 615 BMC Sterile Processing.

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.