Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concierge services

Employee lounge

Wellness programs

Free on-site parking

Virtual health clinics

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and tracked across the hospital and clinics. You will train staff and maintain quality records while staying current with CRCST requirements and certifications.

The role requires independence with supervision, rigorous attention to detail, and willingness to travel between system facilities as

Qualifications

• Cares for sterilization, decontamination and instrument preparation under supervision.
• CRCST certification should be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to train and assess competencies of new staff.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes soiled instruments, equipment, case carts and utensils per manufactures recommendations.
• Checks for cleanliness, proper function, lubricates and assembles various instruments, equipment, and scopes used in Surgery/Clinics.
• Assembles instruments/selects appropriate packaging and prepare sets for sterilization/disinfecting.
• Selects/performs appropriate method of sterilization and biological testing to determine efficacy of the recommended process.
• Maintains, properly documents and verifies various records for sterilization.
• Anticipates instrument needs for cases due to surgeon and procedure preference cards.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, and pulls case carts as needed.
• Trains and checks off competencies of new staff.
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality control

Train others

Inventory management

CRCST certification

Education

H.S. Diploma - Required

3 months of full time orientation prior to working independently - Required

Background in medical field - Preferred

Job description

Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and tracked across the hospital and clinics. You will train staff and maintain quality records while staying current with CRCST requirements and certifications.

The role requires independence with supervision, rigorous attention to detail, and willingness to travel between system facilities as