Sterile Processing Technician

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

19d • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a detail-oriented, dependable, and service-driven professional to join our Sterile Processing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and take pride in supporting patient care behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for precision, a commitment to safety, and the flexibility to adapt to the dynamic needs of a 24/7 healthcare setting. At MU Health Care, we value individuals who bring a strong sense of accountability, teamwork, and customer service to everything they do. Join us and be part of a team that plays a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality care for every patient, every time.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a sterile processing tech or surgical tech.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited program for surgical technology or completion of a program for sterile processing; or equivalent training from a military or hospital-based program.
• Experience as a Sterile Processing Tech.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, assemble, and test instrumentation for proper functioning.
• Employees in a lead capacity Assist with teaching of new hires and work as resource person for other staff as well as other units in hospital.
• Perform and participate in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling, and packaging of medical/surgical materials including instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials.
• Prepare trays and specialty carts for designated areas according to prescribed procedures.
• Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for those designated areas.
• Operate instrument tracking systems.
• Use knowledge of different types of sterilization materials and equipment to choose the appropriate material for sterilization processes.
• Assist in the maintenance of supply and materials inventory to include documenting usage, issuing, receiving, and recording as assigned.
• May complete unit/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 nine 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed