Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Surgical Services Team Role

Join the Surgical Services Team at BJC Healthcare - West County Hospital. BJC Healthcare - West County Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

Full-time and Benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: Generally 7am, but requires flexibility for training purposes. Many new hires start on evenings, the educator would need to flex to the shifts people are needing training on.

Must be Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Additional Explanation of Duties:

• Lead onboarding, orientation, and training programs for Sterile Processing staff.
• Develop and conduct competency validations, annual assessments, and skills evaluations.
• Provide ongoing education related to sterilization, instrumentation, decontamination, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services to improve point-of-use instrument care and compliance.
• Conduct audits, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective education plans.
• Coordinate training for new equipment, instrumentation, and process changes.
• Maintain education records, competency documentation, and certification tracking.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for staff development and certification preparation.
• Support regulatory readiness and compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, CMS, and manufacturer IFU standards.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, instrument quality, and operational excellence.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Barnes-Jewish West County Central Sterile Processing Department provides a service that is an integral part of the quality of care that we provide for our patients. We ensure the integrity and sterility of our products and services for our customers. We control all parts of the sterilization process: decontamination, prep & pack, documentation of sterilization records, and sterile storage.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Creates and implements staff education and professional development activities and programs related to Sterile Processing new hire on-boarding, annual competencies, and certification. Works with Leadership and Quality Assurance Coordinators to develop an education plan to reduce errors and improve department outcomes. Evaluates and updates education material to remain in accordance with changing recommendations in AAMI standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, and continuing education.
• Assess, plans, implements and evaluates ongoing educational activities and programs for sterile processing technicians.
• Daily hands on training of new hires and preceptors to ensure consistency and high quality outcomes.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with Periop leadership to develop, review and update CSPD policies and procedures. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan and standard work documents.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• CRCST

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer