Sterile Processing Technician - Days
About The Position
It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: This is a full-time, day-shift position working Mon-Fri with variable start and end times. There will be weekend and holiday call. Must have attention to detail and be able to lift up to a 50-pound instrument tray. Will be cleaning/sterilizing surgical instruments after use. Sterile Processing experience highly preferred. Certification is not required but expected within one year of being hired. Job Summary: Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.
Requirements
- Must have attention to detail
- Be able to lift up to a 50-pound instrument tray.
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
- No experience required
Nice To Haves
- Sterile Processing experience highly preferred.
- Certification is not required but expected within one year of being hired.
Responsibilities
- Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
- Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
- Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
