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TEKsystems·St. Louis, Missouri
Sterile Processing Technician · $20 - $21/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 31 posted dental roles in St. Louis, Missouri rates. This role sits in the 13th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 58% below the St. Louis, Missouri median for dental roles.
The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing dental instruments while adhering to OSHA standards. Responsibilities include maintaining sterilization logs, tracking instruments, and collaborating with providers to meet specific equipment needs.
Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing dental instruments to keep them ready for use and uphold the highest standards of care. 1. Maintains familiarity with and follows OSHA standards. 2. Ensures instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible when received into central sterilization. 3. Maintains the cleanliness and order of all areas of sterilization. 4. Keeps accurate logs of spore testing. 5. Uses the system to monitor and track instruments through sterilization. 6. Keeps the Lead Sterilization Tech apprised of any issues or concerns with equipment, supplies or procedures related to sterilization. 7. Meets the needs and special requests of the providers about instruments and handpieces. 8. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Dental Center's ability to meet goals and objectives Skills sterile processing, inventory
Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician and familiarity with medical and dental instruments. Proficiency in infection control protocols and the ability to prioritize tasks according to surgical schedules are required.
Market context
Sterile Processing Technician roles in Missouri are typically tied to ongoing hospital and surgical volume, so employers often look for candidates who can work accurately under infection-control standards. This role is competitive because experience with instrument sterilization and familiarity with AAMI, Joint Commission, and APIC expectations can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to your hands-on sterilization experience and compliance knowledge.