Sterile Processing Technician Trainee

United Surgical Partners International; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopedic Surgery Center of Creve Coeur is seeking motivated individuals to train as Sterile Processing Technicians through the Stepful program. This entry-level role involves learning decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments under supervision.

Join a structured pathway that progresses toward certification and employment, with a focus on quality, infection prevention, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in or eligibility for a Stepful-supported Sterile Processing Technician training program.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Stepful coursework and competencies
• Assist with instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization preparation, inventory management, storage and distribution of sterile supplies
• Maintain documentation
• Support quality and infection prevention initiatives

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Orthopedic Surgery Center of Creve Coeur is looking for a Sterile Processing Tech Trainee

Welcome to Orthopedic Surgery Center of Creve Coeur!

Do you have a medical background and a passion for advancing your healthcare career? Orthopedic Surgery Center of Creve Coeur is seeking motivated individuals interested in training to become sterile processing technicians. Take the next step toward a future in surgical care!

Sterile Processing Tech Trainee at Orthopedic Surgery Center of Creve Coeur

The Sterile Processing Technician Trainee is an entry-level position designed for individuals pursuing a career in Sterile Processing through a structured educational pathway supported by Stepful. Under supervision, trainees learn decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment while progressing toward certification and employment as a Sterile Processing Technician.

Essential Functions

• Participate in Stepful coursework and competencies
• Assist with instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization preparation, inventory management, storage and distribution of sterile supplies
• Maintain documentation
• Support quality and infection prevention initiatives

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrollment in or eligibility for a Stepful-supported Sterile Processing Technician training program
• Basic computer proficiency
• Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare, customer service, supply chain, or clinical support experience
• Familiarity with medical terminology

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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