Staff Position

Sterile Processing Technician
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$18-29/hour
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care1216 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$18-29/hour

Qualifications

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  • Eligible to work in US

Description

Additional Information About the Role

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!

Do you have a good eye for detail, are you passionate about patient safety and do you like working in a team environment? Our Sterile Processing department wants to add a Sterile Processing Tech to their great team.    

  • 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
  • 10 - 14 week department orientation from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Rotating on-call, Saturday and Sunday if not otherwise needed
  • One Holiday a year

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The 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. Works as high functioning member of a team supporting clinics and procedural areas. Provides cleaning and sterilization support for research related and IRB approved instrumentation. Supports high level disinfection procedures.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assembles and processes instruments sets, trays, supplies and linen; prioritizes trays and tasks according to the surgery schedule. Disassembles, cleans, inspects, tests functionality and assembles instrumentation and power equipment according to the instructions for use and industry standards for the operating rooms including ophthalmology, neurosurgery, ENT, trauma, transplant, cardiac, orthopedic labor and delivery, fetal surgery, general surgery, minimally invasive and robotic cases. They also support the level 1 trauma ED, clinics and other procedural areas of the Hospital.
  • Utilizes and troubleshoots steam sterilizers. Works with operating room management system to build case carts (instrumentation as well as consumable supplies) for just-in-time delivery to the procedural areas or operating room and promptly notifies lead or supervisor of priority needs.
  • Follows proper techniques and procedures to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process. Troubleshoots steam and low temperature sterilizer malfunctions. Notifies engineering for repairs as needed. Cleans, inspects, disinfects and sterilizes a variety of complex surgical instrumentation, implants and power equipment in a 24/7 fast paced environment.
  • Disassembles, decontaminates, and processes instrumentation according to manufacturer and industry standards. Scans and documents set contents and completion for all trays per protocols and procedures with the use of the instrument tracking system. Ensures that the sets are free of bio-burden, functions properly and reassembled correctly ensuring the correct number of instruments are in the set.
  • Ensures instrumentation is reassembled correctly and functioning properly. Works with operating room management system to build case carts (instrumentation as well as consumable supplies for just-in-time delivery to the procedural areas or operating room and promptly notifies lead or supervisor of priority needs. Transports these case carts to appropriate areas of the hospital assuring that cross contamination does not occur while transporting.
  • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience

  • No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Preferred Requirements

    Licenses & Certifications

  • Bd for Sterile Processing/Dist
  • CRCST
  • IAHCSMM

  • 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
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *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

    BJC HealthCare Job ID #80046. Posted job title: Sterile Processing Tech - Bjh

    Facility

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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    • Short Term Acute Care
    • 1216 beds
    • Epic Systems Corporation
    ADDRESS1 Barnes Jewish Hospital PlzSaint Louis, MO 63110
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    Employer

    BJC HealthCare

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    About
    BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
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    Staff jobs$15–85/hour
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    About Saint Louis, MO

    Cost of Living
    • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
    • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
    Weather
    • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
    Furnished Housing
    • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
    Transportation
    • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
    Demographics
    • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
    • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
    • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
    Things to Do
    • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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