Sterile Processing Technician — Precision Instrument Sterilization

Shriners Children's; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure all instruments are sterile and available for patient care across departments. The role supports decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of surgical supplies in a busy healthcare setting.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, 2 years of sterile processing experience, CSPDT or equivalent certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in sterile processing.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or equivalent certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, preparation and sterilization of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assembles case carts containing consumable supplies and instrumentation.
• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments.
• Identifies and assembles multiple types of surgical instruments and instrument sets.
• Inspects instruments and arranging repairs as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

BLS certification

CSPDT certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CSPDT certification

Job description

Shriners Children's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure all instruments are sterile and available for patient care across departments. The role supports decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of surgical supplies in a busy healthcare setting.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, 2 years of sterile processing experience, CSPDT or equivalent certification, and BLS.