Sterile Processing Technician

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Department: Central Service Schedule: Full Time 1pm - 9:30pm Orientation: Days Location: Jeff City, MO Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our Sterile Processing Tech 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. Daily Pay : Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it. 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: 3100000011 Central Service Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM 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. Click here to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health