Sterile Processing Trainee
About The Position
MU Healthcare is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Sterile Processing Trainee to help uphold cleanliness and safety standards for surgical instruments and support patient care. The role calls for precision, quality, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. The trainee disassembles, cleans, assembles, and tests patient care equipment; decontaminates and cleans instrumentation; operates washers and cleaners; prepares case carts and trays; and uses chemicals and personal protective equipment appropriately. Computers are used to log trays, equipment, and case carts. The position is based at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Orientation lasts 12 weeks. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotation to weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Obtain Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through HSPA within one year of hire as a condition of continued employment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of some college work.
- Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, clean, assemble, and test patient care equipment for proper functioning, then route cleaned equipment to appropriate holding areas.
- Perform and participate in decontamination and cleaning of instrumentation and equipment received from all units, following established standards and procedures.
- Operate various washers and cleaners and manually clean instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures.
- Prepare case carts and trays for decontamination and load them into washers and/or sterilizers according to procedure.
- Use chemicals appropriately, considering their intended use and function, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Use computers to log trays, equipment, and case carts.
- Complete unit- or 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 ten 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
