Sterile Processing Technician II

Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the Central Sterile Processing Team in St. Louis. The role supports surgical staff by preparing and sterilizing instruments, assembling trays, and ensuring equipment readiness for procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and CRCST certification. It is a full-time role with standard hospital scheduling and benefits, located within the BJC Healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and processes instrument sets, trays, and linen according to surgery schedule.
• Utilizes and troubleshoots steam sterilizers while maintaining instrument integrity.
• Disassembles, decontaminates, and processes instrumentation per standards; transports materials as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Full-time and Benefits
• Schedule - Monday thru Friday
• Must Have CRCST

Join the Sterile Processing Team at BJC Healthcare's Christian Hospital. Christian Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

Additional Information About The Role

• Full-time and Benefits
• Schedule - Monday thru Friday
• Hours - 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Must Have CRCST

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. Central Sterile Processing Department sterilizes the instruments for surgery and other departments and take cases to surgery.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Function as a team member in the operating room to support medical and nursing staff during the pre, intra, and post-operative phase, including preparing equipment and supplies for use by the medical team, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies, assembling case carts/trays and performing direct patient care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and processes instruments sets, trays, supplies and linen; prioritizes trays and tasks according to the surgery schedule.
• Utilizes and troubleshoots steam sterilizers.
• Follows proper techniques and procedures to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process.
• Disassembles, decontaminates, and processes instrumentation according to manufacturer and industry standards.
• Transports patients with any necessary materials and documents to treat or diagnose.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Experience

Preferred Requirements

• 2-5 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer