Sterile Processing Tech - FT (M-F 2:00pm-10:30pm)

Job Opportunity At Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type: Regular

Hours: Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Instrument Room Lead Technician, responsible for decontamination, cleaning, sorting, tray assembly and sterilization of instruments. Maintains knowledge of instruments functions. ABI variant: Under the direction of the Surgical Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities And Requirements

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

I. Recognizes needs and initiates appropriate action in regard to maintaining supplies and equipment. 15%

II. Decontamination of instruments. 15%

III. Processing of instruments. 15%

IV. Sterilization of instruments. 15%

V. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. 10%

VI. Ability to relate to coworkers in a professional manner. 5%

VII. Practices according to safety and infection control policies. 10%

VIII. Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital. 5%

IX. Incorporates Performance Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice into one's professional practice. 5%

X. Cost Effective Services 5%

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.

2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.

4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.

5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

6) The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.

7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment.

8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent

*Certification as a CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) * See V., #12 above

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year hospital experience, instrument room experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns and gloves in addition to adhering to the department dress code; Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne disease; Must be able to work with electrical equipment; May be exposed to hot/cold material and chemical agents (see MDS sheets); Exposure to latex.

SOCIAL CONDITIONS: Must be able to work alone, with others, and around others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to tolerate prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting, standing, and walking; Must be able to carry equipment and supplies; Must be able to read and write; Must be able to communicate information in a manner appropriate for intended audiences; Must have manual dexterity; Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100+ pounds.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Must be able to work independently and in groups, in a quiet or distractible environment, on a structured or unstructured task; Must have good organization, planning, reasoning, judgment, problem solving, safety awareness skills, and cognitive flexibility; Ability to operate and perform maintenance on a PC-based Instrument Tracking System (basic computer skills).

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4407000037 Sterile Processing

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits: SSM 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.