Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Care

Phelps Health; Rolla, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for sterilization techniques and instrument care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will ensure proper decontamination, labeling, and documentation, while maintaining daily inventory and collaborating with surgical teams. A high school diploma is required, with sterile processing experience preferred and certification to be obtained within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates principles of decontamination/sterilization.
• Correctly sorts instrumentation for cleaning according to manufacturer’s specification.
• Correctly cleans CASE carts.
• Correctly inspects packages for integrity after sterilization.
• Correctly sterilizes instrumentation according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Accurately labels instrumentation.
• Maintains daily inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Meets commitments, works independently, handles change, stays focused under pressure.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for sterilization techniques and instrument care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will ensure proper decontamination, labeling, and documentation, while maintaining daily inventory and collaborating with surgical teams. A high school diploma is required, with sterile processing experience preferred and certification to be obtained within 12 months.