Sterile Processing Technician

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Benefits package

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift. The role focuses on inspecting, assembling and evaluating surgical instruments to ensure proper sterilization and readiness for procedures, with a 40-hour work week and a Monday–Friday schedule.

No prior experience is required; a High School diploma or GED or 10 years of work experience is acceptable. Training for weekend/holiday call is provided after onboarding.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
• Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

Company

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Unit/location: Sterile Processing Technician - SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm. Weekend/ Holiday call will be scheduled after the team member has been trained

Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family

Job Summary

Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
• Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None

Department

4407000128 Sterile Processing

Work Shift

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Opportunity Employer

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