What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician Certified position at MU Health Care?
Shift: Monday - Friday; 11pm to 7:30am; rotation to weekend
Department: Sterile Processing University Hospital
Compensation:
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Base Pay Range:$16.68 to $26.31 per hour based on experience.
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Special Pay:Additional $2.50 per hour until 3/1/25.
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Shift Differentials:Additional $2 per hour for night/evening/weekend
Union Bid Period: 2/7/25 to 2/13/25
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician Certified to join our dynamic team! If you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in ensuring the highest standards of patient care, this role is perfect for you. We seek individuals with a passion for excellence and a commitment to teamwork, who can effectively manage multiple tasks while delivering outstanding customer service. Your meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will be essential in preparing and sterilizing essential equipment and instruments. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient safety and care-your skills can help shape the future of healthcare at MU!
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care.
Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
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Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
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Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
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Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
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Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Disassemble, clean, assemble and test instrumentation for proper functioning.
- Employees in a lead capacity Assist with teaching of new hires and work as resource person for other staff as well as other units in hospital.
- Perform and participate in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning assembling and packaging of medical/surgical materials including instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials.
- Prepare trays and specialty carts for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for those designated areas. Operate instrument tracking systems.
- Use knowledge of different types of sterilization materials and equipment to choose the appropriate material for sterilization processes. Assist in the maintenance of supply and materials inventory to include documenting usage, issuing, receiving and recording as assigned.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year of experience as a surgical sterilization tech. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or surgical technologist program graduation may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification by HSPA within one (1) year of hire as a condition of continued employment in this job classification. Highschool diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of some college work.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 25 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
Salary : $17 - $26
