Sterile Processing Technician II - CRCST

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Legal Services

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a Certified Registered Central Service Technician to join the Sterile Processing Team. This full-time role supports pre-, intra-, and postoperative services across 65+ operating rooms, handling complex tray configurations and ensuring sterile processing standards are met.

The department emphasizes growth and development in a Magnet Hospital environment, with shift options including evenings, nights, and weekends, and a requirement for

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: < 2 years.
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam sterilizers and build case carts for just‑in‑time delivery.
• Troubleshoot sterilizers and notify engineering for repairs.
• Clean, inspect, disinfect, and sterilize complex surgical instruments and implants.
• Decontaminate and process instrumentation according to standards; document trays per protocols.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

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

• Full-time and Benefits
• Shift - Evenings, Nights and Weekends available
• Must be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Perioperative Services team works in a fast‑paced environment that tests professional judgment and critical thinking skills, providing support during pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative phases. Team members assist world‑renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists on complex procedures, utilizing the latest technologies and treatments, and play a vital role in developing new procedures and protocols.

Role Purpose

Function as a team member in the operating room to support medical and nursing staff during the pre, intra, and postoperative phase, including preparing equipment and supplies for use, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies, assembling case carts/trays, and performing direct patient care as needed. Serve as a high‑functioning member of a team supporting clinics, procedural areas, and over 65 operating rooms, handling complex tray configurations across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and troubleshoot steam sterilizers; use the operating room management system to build case carts for just‑in‑time delivery, notifying lead or supervisor of priority needs.
• Follow proper techniques and procedures to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process; troubleshoot steam and low‑temperature sterilizer malfunctions and notify engineering for repairs.
• Clean, inspect, disinfect, and sterilize a variety of complex surgical instrumentation, implants, and power equipment in a 24/7 fast‑paced environment.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, and process instrumentation according to manufacturer and industry standards; scan and document set contents and completion for all trays per protocols, ensuring bio‑burden is eliminated and instruments are reassembled correctly.
• Provide cleaning and sterilization support for research‑related and IRB‑approved instrumentation; perform all decontamination and high‑level disinfection for flexible endoscopes, supporting over 1,000 processes monthly.
• Transport case carts and related materials to appropriate hospital areas, preventing cross‑contamination.
• Prioritize trays and tasks according to the surgery schedule; assemble instrumentation and power equipment for various specialties, including ophthalmology, neurosurgery, ENT, trauma, transplant, cardiac, orthopedic, labor & delivery, fetal surgery, general surgery, minimally invasive, and robotic cases.
• Operate as part of a safety‑sensitive position, maintaining constant alertness and safe work practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: < 2 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: 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, vision, 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

Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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