Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Sterile Processing TechnicianJoin a dedicated Sterile Processing team in a role that directly supports safe, high-quality patient care. This Certified Sterile Processing Technician position offers a reliable Monday-Friday evening shift from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a rotating weekend on-call requirement.Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.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: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: View phone number on click.appcast.io Sterile Processing Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM 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.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.