Sterile Processing Tech - FT (M-F 2:00pm-10:30pm)

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St. Louis is looking for a dedicated technician to manage the cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments. You will work under the direction of the Instrument Room Lead Technician, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality service. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of hospital experience, particularly in an instrument room setting. This role offers exciting evening shift hours.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Must have manual dexterity and be able to lift 50 pounds.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred, especially in instrument rooms.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes needs and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Decontamination and processing of instruments.
• Ensures safety and infection control compliance.

Skills

Decontamination of instruments

Sterilization techniques

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

• Hours: Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Instrument Room Lead Technician, responsible for decontamination, cleaning, sorting, tray assembly and sterilization of instruments. Maintains knowledge of instruments functions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

1. Recognizes needs and initiates appropriate action in regard to maintaining supplies and equipment. 15%
2. Decontamination of instruments. 15%
3. Processing of instruments. 15%
4. Sterilization of instruments. 15%
5. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. 10%
6. Practices according to safety and infection control policies. 10%
7. Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital. 5%
8. Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice into one’s professional practice. 5%
9. Cost Effective Services 5%

Education and Experience:

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year hospital experience, instrument room experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

May be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns and gloves in addition to adhering to the department dress code; Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne disease; Must be able to work with electrical equipment; May be exposed to hot/cold material and chemical agents.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to tolerate prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting, standing, and walking; Must be able to carry equipment and supplies; Must be able to read and write; Must be able to communicate information in a manner appropriate for intended audiences; Must have manual dexterity; Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100+ pounds.

Certifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

Department: 4407000037 Sterile Processing

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.