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Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Provides the facility with services in the areas of supply processing and distribution. Sterile processing has five major areas: Decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly and packaging), Sterilizing, Sterile Storage, and distribution.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR
1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. 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.
CORE DUTIES AND
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1.
Provide exceptional patient care by providing prompt, accurate service 2. Provide supplies of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items 3. Maintain accurate records of cleaning, disinfection, and the sterilization processes 4.
Strive for consistency in the trays that the department provides 5. Monitor and enforce controls necessary to prevent cross-contamination according to infection control policies 6. Establish and maintain sterile processing standards 7.
Implement changes as needed to stay current with new regulations and recommended practices 8. Review current practices for possible improvements in quality of services provided 9. Provide services to other departments in all areas of sterile processing For facilities with specialty accreditation
1. 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.
PHYSICAL
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
. 1. 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). 2. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-12 hour shift. 3.
Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 200 pounds. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
. 1. 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 2. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc. 3.
Will be working in PPE for extended period of time. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital. 2.
Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests. 3. Good communication and interpersonal skills 4. Ability to perform in emergency or stressful situations 5.
Able to perform as a part of a team as well as independently Additional
Scheduled
1030p-7a Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Night Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center Cost Center: 615 CCMC Sterile Processing Address: 800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg 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.