Sterile Processing Technician Certified

SSM Health; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay

Tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health Clayton is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to inspect, assemble and evaluate surgical instruments ensuring proper sterilization and set completeness. The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification with an evening shift in Missouri.

Responsibilities include decontamination, inspection, set correction, inventory maintenance, and adherence to safety standards. High school diploma or 10 years of experience qualifies, with no prior experience required in some cases.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
• Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to ensure 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.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Inventory management

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health Clayton

Worker Type:

Regular

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 ensure 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

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• 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)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4407000100 Sterile Processing

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• 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.

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SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.