Shift: Mon - Friday, 12pm to 8:30pm, with call
Department: Sterile Processing CRMC
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $14.00 to $21.18 per hour based on experience.
Shift Differentials: Additional $2 per hour for evening shift
Union Bid Period: (insert union bid period)
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Healthcare is looking for a meticulous and adaptable Sterile Processing Technician to join our dynamic team in ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care. If you're someone who thrives on precision, excels in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional service while maintaining strict compliance with safety and infection control standards, we want you! Ideal candidates will bring a strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and the flexibility to support various shifts and roles as needed. Embrace the opportunity to make a critical impact in a role where your dedication ensures that every procedure is performed with the utmost reliability and care. Join us at MU Healthcare and contribute to a culture of excellence and patient-centered care!
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.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Disassemble, clean, assemble, and test instrumentation for proper functioning.
- 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
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.
This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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 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.