Sterile Processing Technician II

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician II works as a team member supporting medical and nursing staff before, during, and after procedures. The role prepares equipment and supplies, cleans and sterilizes reusable equipment, assembles case carts and trays, and provides direct patient care as needed. The technician is a certified instrument processor supporting clinics, procedural areas, and more than 65 operating rooms, including complex cases across specialties such as ophthalmology, neurosurgery, ENT, trauma, transplant, cardiac, orthopedics, labor and delivery, fetal surgery, general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and robotics. The position also supports a Level 1 trauma center.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with around-the-clock instrument processing needs. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification or license in area of expertise.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot steam sterilizers and troubleshoot steam and low-temperature sterilizer malfunctions; notify engineering when repairs are needed.
• Build operating-room case carts with instruments and consumable supplies using the operating room management system, arrange just-in-time delivery, and promptly notify a lead or supervisor of priority needs.
• Follow proper techniques and procedures to maintain the integrity of the sterilization process.
• Clean, inspect, disinfect, sterilize, and process complex surgical instruments, implants, reusable supplies, and power equipment according to manufacturer instructions and industry standards.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, inspect, test, and reassemble instruments and equipment, ensuring sets are free of bioburden, function properly, and contain the correct number of instruments.
• Scan and document tray contents and processing completion using the instrument tracking system and established protocols.
• Perform decontamination and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other devices requiring high-level disinfection.
• Provide cleaning and sterilization support for research-related and IRB-approved instrumentation.
• Assemble and process instrument sets, trays, supplies, and linen, prioritizing trays and tasks according to the surgery schedule.
• Transport patients with necessary materials and documents to support treatment or diagnosis.
• Transport case carts to appropriate hospital areas while preventing cross-contamination.
• Support operating rooms, the Level 1 trauma emergency department, clinics, and other hospital procedural areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available 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