Sterile Processing Technician II

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

11d

About The Position

Join the Sterile Processing Team at BJC Healthcare's Christian Hospital. The Central Sterile Processing Department sterilizes instruments for surgery and other departments and takes cases to surgery. In this role, you will support medical and nursing staff during pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases by preparing equipment and supplies, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies, assembling case carts and trays, and performing direct patient care as needed.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CRCST is required. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED, and the stated minimum experience is less than two years. No supervisor experience is required. Preferred experience is 2–5 years.

Christian Hospital has served St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. Northwest HealthCare, located six miles west of Christian Hospital, offers 24-hour emergency care, a Sleep Disorders Center, and outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than 2 years of experience listed as the minimum requirement.
• CRCST certification is required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process instrument sets, trays, supplies, and linen, prioritizing trays and tasks according to the surgery schedule.
• Utilize and troubleshoot steam sterilizers.
• Follow proper techniques and procedures to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, and process instrumentation according to manufacturer and industry standards.
• Transport patients with necessary materials and documents to treat or diagnose.
• Support medical and nursing staff during pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases by preparing equipment and supplies, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies, assembling case carts and trays, and performing direct patient care as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED