Sterile Processing Technician-Ambulatory Surgery Center - Part-time
About The Position
Performs sterile processing functions, including decontamination, quality assurance, equipment sterilization, and distribution of sterile surgical instruments throughout the affiliate and to outside service contracts. Helps ensure quality patient care and safety by identifying and addressing equipment failures and hazards that could pose risks to patients. The role is in the Surgery department at the O’Fallon Surgery Center in O’Fallon, Illinois. This part-time position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on day shifts, generally 8–10 hours on Wednesdays and Fridays. Start times vary between 6:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Compensation is $19.50–$28.28 per hour; actual pay depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. A high school diploma or GED and one year of sterile processing experience are preferred. Wisconsin CRCST certification is preferred; Illinois CRCST certification is required within 18 months of employment.
Requirements
- Illinois Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required within 18 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of sterile processing experience.
- Knowledge of nursing procedures, aseptic technique, medical terminology, and infection control.
- Wisconsin Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform sterile processing functions.
- Decontaminate equipment and surgical instruments.
- Perform quality assurance and sterilize equipment.
- Distribute sterile surgical instrumentation throughout the affiliate and to outside service contracts.
- Identify and remedy equipment failures and hazards that may pose risks to patients.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Educational assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Identity theft coverage.
- Colleague rewards and recognition program.
- Discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
