Sterile Processing Technician

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PMRotating weekendsRotating on callInspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
• Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  EDUCATION
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    EXPERIENCE
    • No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
      • Constant standing and walking.
      • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
      • Frequent reaching and gripping.
      • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
      • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
      • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
      • Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
      • Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
      • Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.Required
        Preferred

        Job Industries

        • Customer Service

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