Night Shift Sterile Processing Technician II

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is recognized among the nation’s top hospitals. The Sterile Processing Team supports surgeons and nurses by preparing, cleaning and sterilizing instruments for operating rooms.

This role works with a high-performing team across 65 ORs in a fast-paced environment, handling case carts and tracking sets. Schedule is Friday to Sunday, 6:00pm–6:00am, full-time, with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience necessary; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Certification/licensure in the area of expertise preferred or required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot steam sterilizers; build case carts for procedural areas and ORs.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, and process instrumentation per standards; ensure sets are complete and contamination-free.
• Document tray contents and progress; support high-level disinfection for endoscopes and other devices.
• Transport case carts and instruments between departments while preventing cross-contamination.
• Maintain safety as a key function in a fast-paced, 24/7 hospital environment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is recognized among the nation’s top hospitals. The Sterile Processing Team supports surgeons and nurses by preparing, cleaning and sterilizing instruments for operating rooms.

This role works with a high-performing team across 65 ORs in a fast-paced environment, handling case carts and tracking sets. Schedule is Friday to Sunday, 6:00pm–6:00am, full-time, with comprehensive benefits and growth