Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO, with an extensive benefits package. 

Not only is the health system a top place to work in healthcare, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path! 

Benefits that matter. 

• Paid-for tuition from the local top-rated university. 
• Up to 75% for you and 50% for spouses and children 
• Retirement options including 100% match up to 8% 
• 100% paid leave for parents and caregivers for up to four weeks – effective January 2024 
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental wellness support. 
• 4 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days, 17 PTO days for 0-5 years, and 22 PTO days for 5+ years

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for preparing, tracking, and sterilizing equipment and instruments accurately and timely. Prepare operating room case carts, sterile trays, and supplies. Perform multiple tasks that assist in the daily operation of Sterile Processing and is responsible for customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Disassemble, clean, assemble and test instrumentation for proper functioning.
• Employees in a lead capacity Assist with teaching new hires and work as resource persons for other staff and other hospital units.
• Perform and participate in decontaminating, inspecting, cleaning, assembling, and packaging 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 sterilization materials and equipment to choose the appropriate material for sterilization processes.
• Assist in maintaining supply and materials inventory, including 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 the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by the 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Completion of some college coursework. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

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About Nucleus

Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates seeking meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining how healthcare does business fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter today!

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