Sterile Processing Technician
Parkersburg, WV 
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Job Description
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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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school graduate or GED equivalent.
2. Completion of Sterile Processing Certification within 18 months of hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 essential functions.

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 essential functions.

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 Job Description:

3-11:30p

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

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/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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