Sterile Processing Technician-Ambulatory Surgery Center - Part-time

SEO HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

SEO HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O’Fallon, IL is seeking a part-time Sterile Processing Tech to join the Surgery department. The role ensures decontamination, sterilization, QA, and distribution of sterile instruments across facilities and contracts.

Typical schedule is 24 hours per week on day shifts, with 8–10 hour shifts (0645 to 0800), Wednesday and Friday. Minimum HS diploma; CRCST preferred, state licenses required within 18 months; 1 year sterile processing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and infection control preferred.
• 1 year of sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile processing functions including decontamination, QA, and sterilization of equipment.
• Distribute sterile surgical instrumentation across areas and outside service contracts.
• Identify and remedy equipment failures and hazards posing risks to patients.

Skills

Sterile processing

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CRCST certification

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Pay Range: $19.50 - $28.28

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Performs a variety of sterile processing functions. Assures proper decontamination, quality assurance, sterilization of equipment and distribution of sterile surgical instrumentation to areas throughout the affiliate and outside service contracts to ensure quality patient care and safety. Identifies and remedies equipment failures and hazards posing potential risks to patients.

Performs a variety of sterile processing functions. Assures proper decontamination, quality assurance, sterilization of equipment and distribution of sterile surgical instrumentation to areas throughout the affiliate and outside service contracts to ensure quality patient care and safety. Identifies and remedies equipment failures and hazards posing potential risks to patients.

Position Specifics

• Department: Surgery
• Core Function: Sterile Processing Tech
• Schedule: Part-time/Day Shift, 24 Hours/Week, 8-10 hours Shifts, 0645 SPD (vary 0645 and 0800), Wednesday/Friday
• Facility: O’Fallon – Surgery Center
• Clinic Location: O’Fallon, IL
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

For more questions contact Debbie Suttles at [e-mail].

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

1 year of sterile processing experience is preferred.

Knowledge of nursing procedures, aseptic technique, medical terminology, and infection control is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

WI-Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is preferred.

IL-Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required within 18 months of employment.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Imagine an organization where you’re empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future.

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail].

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.