Sterile Processing Tech

Job Title

Sterile Processing Technician – Surgical Services

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 5x8 Hours | Sunday–Thursday | 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays in a high-volume sterile processing department
• Manage and process an average daily tray volume of approximately 700 trays supporting a large multi-OR surgical suite
• Utilize instrument tracking software (CensiTrac) to accurately document and monitor instrument sets throughout the sterilization cycle
• Operate washers and sterilizers in accordance with facility protocols and manufacturer guidelines
• Float within the facility and scope of care as needed to support departmental operations
• Adhere to all infection control, safety, and compliance standards throughout each shift

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of sterile processing experience required
• Active national certification required: CBSPD or CRCST (through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM)
• Proficiency with CensiTrac instrument tracking system required
• Experience supporting a minimum of 80 case types
• Ability to work a Sunday–Thursday night schedule including Sunday weekends
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Belimed washers and sterilizers preferred
• First-time travelers with Level I Trauma experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Familiarity with Epic charting system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a large, high-acuity short-term acute care teaching facility with a robust surgical services department
• Scrubs provided on-site with monthly parking passes available for traveling staff