Sterile Processing Tech: Ensure Safe Instruments On-Site

Shriners Children’s Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,252 - 45,378; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure reprocessed supplies and equipment used across departments are sterile, enabling a safe patient environment. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to CSPDT standards.

The position involves assembling case carts, cleaning and decontaminating instruments, and inspecting for repairs. A high school diploma/GED, 2 years in sterile processing, CSPDT certification, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in sterile processing.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or equivalent certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• The Sterile Processing Tech shall be knowledgeable and implement the decontamination, preparing and sterilization of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assembles case carts containing consumable supplies and instrumentation.
• Cleans/decontaminates surgical instruments.
• Identifies and assembles multiple types of surgical instruments and instrument sets.
• Inspects instruments, replaces or send for repairs.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CSPDT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure reprocessed supplies and equipment used across departments are sterile, enabling a safe patient environment. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to CSPDT standards.

The position involves assembling case carts, cleaning and decontaminating instruments, and inspecting for repairs. A high school diploma/GED, 2 years in sterile processing, CSPDT certification, and BLS are required.