Sterile Processing Tech

Company: BJC Healthcare
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Information About this Position12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Company and Job OverviewBarnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women's Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospital's medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation. Role PurposeThe Sterile Processing Technician performs a variety of central sterile processing functions, which include the decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of sterile surgical instrumentation to the operating room (OR) and other areas throughout the hospital. Required to maintain and control both sterile and non-sterile supplies, and identify and remedy equipment and process failures and hazards while maintaining the appropriate and complete records.ResponsibilitiesAssembles and processes instruments sets, trays, supplies and linen; prioritizes trays and tasks according to the surgery schedule.Utilizes and troubleshoots steam sterilizers.Follows proper techniques and procedures to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process.Disassembles, decontaminates, and processes instrumentation according to manufacturer and industry standards.Ensures instrumentation is reassembled correctly and functioning properly.Performs Other Responsibilities as AssignedMinimum RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED Preferred QualificationsPreferred RequirementsBd for Sterile Processing/DistCRCSTIAHCSMMBenefits StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all openings- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan- 401(k) plan- Tuition Assistance- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe 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

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