SSM Health·Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, and assembly of surgical instruments to ensure they are sterile and ready for use. They also maintain inventory levels and ensure all equipment functions correctly according to established safety protocols.
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OK-SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St.
Anthony Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: · Department: Sterile Processing · Schedule: Full Time, 3pm - 11:30pm · Location: OKC - Bone & Joint Hospital Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration.
Our Sterile Processing roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership.
At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.
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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: 4407000040 Sterile Central Supply Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, or have 10 years of relevant work experience. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Market context
In Oklahoma, support-services positions in healthcare often stay in demand because clinics and care teams rely on dependable staff to keep daily operations moving. These roles can be competitive when employers want candidates with current Medical Assistant certification or a clear plan to obtain it quickly, plus strong computer and problem-solving skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.
