Certified Sterile Processing Tech MOI
About The Position
MU Healthcare is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing department at Missouri Orthopedic Institute in Columbia, Missouri. The role prepares, cleans, assembles, tests, and sterilizes medical and surgical instruments and equipment to support patient safety and care. The position requires careful attention to established standards and procedures, effective management of multiple tasks, and a commitment to teamwork and customer service. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., working onsite.
Requirements
- One year of experience as a surgical sterilization technician; a CRCST certification from HSPA, CST certification from NBSTSA, or graduation from a surgical technologist program may substitute for this work experience.
- Obtain CRCST certification from HSPA within one year of hire as a condition of continued employment.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of some college work.
- Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, clean, assemble, and test instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.
- Assist with teaching new hires and serve as a resource for staff and other hospital units when working in a lead capacity.
- Participate in decontaminating, inspecting, cleaning, assembling, and packaging medical and surgical materials, including instruments and equipment, according to established standards and procedures.
- Prepare trays and specialty carts for designated areas according to prescribed procedures.
- Wrap and package items for designated areas according to established procedures.
- Operate instrument tracking systems.
- Select appropriate sterilization materials based on knowledge of sterilization materials and equipment.
- Assist with maintaining supply and materials inventory, including documenting usage and issuing, receiving, and recording materials as assigned.
- Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays.
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
- Additional $2.00 per hour evening shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
