Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in West Virginia

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Lead Central Sterile Supply Tech

  • Huntington, WV
  • 16 hours ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 16 hours ago

What you will do Decontaminate, process, and reassemble instruments for sterilization and safely operate all steam, Sterrad and EtO sterilizers and effectively utilize cart washer and washer-decontaminators...

Sterile Processing Tech II - 6252 Sterile Processing (Casual)

  • Huntington, WV
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 6 days ago

The Sterile Processing Tech I, under the direction of the Manager of SPD, Coordinator SPD or authorized designee is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, packing sterilizing, assembling and storage...

Sterile Processing Supervisor

  • Ranson, WV
  • 6 days ago
  • Ranson, WV
  • 6 days ago

Strong knowledge of sterile processing environment, including packaging systems, sterilization process, care and handling of instrumentation and equipment....

Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing - Assistant Chief)

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 7 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 7 days ago

Summary This position is located in the Sterile Processing Service at the Martinsburg West Virginia VA Medical Center....

Sterile Processing Technician

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 8 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 8 days ago

Travel Job ID 1114699 Posted 1 days ago STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN - STERILE PROCESSOR Sterile Processing Technician JOB DETAILS This outstanding unit is looking for the right tech to join their...

Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing - Assistant Chief)

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 9 days ago

This position is located in the Sterile Processing Service at the Martinsburg West Virginia VA Medical Center....

Sterile Processing Tech I (Full Time) - 6252

  • Huntington, WV
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 12 days ago

The Sterile Processing Tech I, under the direction of the Manager of SPD, Coordinator SPD or authorized designee is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, packing sterilizing, assembling and storage...

Central Sterile Technician

  • Princeton, WV
  • 12 days ago
  • Princeton, WV
  • 12 days ago

Sterile processing has five major areas: Decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly and packaging), Sterilizing, Sterile Storage, and distribution....

Sterile Processing Tech

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 19 days ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 19 days ago

Sterile processing has five major areas: Decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly and packaging), Sterilizing, Sterile Storage, and distribution....

Travel Sterile Processing Tech

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 29 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 29 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Sterile Processing Techs to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Sterile Processing Technician - Travel - (Strl Proc Tech)

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 30+ days ago

Sterile Processing Technician, sterile processor, allied, allied health, healthcare, health care, hospital, patient care, medical...

Sterile Processing Tech 1 -- Central Sterile Services -- General Hospital

  • Charleston, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 30+ days ago

Maintains clean work surfaces at all times in decontamination and on all work stations as required....

Sterile Processing Tech II - 6252 (Casual)

  • Huntington, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 30+ days ago

The Sterile Processing Tech I, under the direction of the Manager of SPD, Coordinator SPD or authorized designee is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, packing sterilizing, assembling and storage...

Sterile Processing Tech II - 6252 (Part Time)

  • Huntington, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 30+ days ago

The Sterile Processing Tech I, under the direction of the Manager of SPD, Coordinator SPD or authorized designee is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, packing sterilizing, assembling and storage...

Sterile Processing Tech 1

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 45+ days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 45+ days ago

Receives, cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes reusable patient care equipment, instrumentation, and supplies....

Demographic Data for West Virginia

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in West Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in West Virginia offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
27.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
20.2%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in West Virginia
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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