Sterile Processing Certified Technician

Sterile Processing Certified TechnicianIt's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type: RegularUnit/location: Sterile Processing Certified Technician - SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisSchedule: Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm.

Weekend/ Holiday call will be scheduled after the team member has been trainedJob 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to ensure 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.EDUCATIONHigh School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experienceEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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 State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, WisconsinCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)OrCertified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: Sterile Processing Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.