Wheeling Hospital · 18 hours ago
Non-Certified Sterile Instrument Tech (Will Train & Certify)
Wheeling, WV
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWheeling Hospital is seeking a Non-Certified Sterile Instrument Tech who will be trained and certified in sterile processing. The role involves performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring adherence to infection control and safety practices.
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Responsibilities
Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to 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 our patients
Tests and reports detected problems with all equipment
Responsible for separating and keeping track of items that have been cleaned and sterilized
Ensures to remove all waste matter from transfer carts
Responsible for organizing, storing, and keeping records of sterile supplies
Responsible for checking the expiration dates on supplies
Maintains a clean work area following established departmental policies and procedures, and infection control standards
Properly operates all mechanical machinery within central sterile
Applies established policies and procedures in completing work assignments
Properly de-lints towels and sheets
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Previous sterile processing experience
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
Must be able to work well in a fast paced, stressful environment as a team member
Works with direction to effectively carry out the varied responsibilities of this position
Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling change
Must have an understanding of and adherence to Infection Control policies and procedures
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize one's time to maximize personal efficiency and meet deadlines
Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information
Preferred
Certification in sterile processing
Company
Wheeling Hospital
Wheeling Hospital is a healthcare center.
Founded in 1850
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Douglass Harrison
CEO
Mark Smith
Human Resources Business Partner
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