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Sterile Processing Technician - Days

SSM Health

#Healthcare #Sterile Processing #Surgical Instruments #Decontamination #Hospital #Case Carts #Instrument Tracking Systems #Sterile Processing Certification #Sterilization Containers

Quick overview

The technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. They ensure instrument sets are complete and functioning properly to maintain surgical readiness.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. While no experience is required, sterile processing experience is preferred and certification is expected within one year of hire.

high schoolprofessional certificateAttention To DetailInventory ManagementSterilizationDecontaminationInstrument AssemblySurgical Instrument Handling

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: This is a full-time, day-shift position working Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm Rotating weekend and holiday call coverage from 7am-7pm.
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.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY 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.
EDUCATION High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching and gripping.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS None Department: 4407000023 Sterile Processing Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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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