Sterile Processing Tech Cohort - Spring 2023

Additional Information About the Role

We are hiring for the Sterile Processing Cohort Spring 2023 Class

Partnership with the St. Louis Community College and BJC HealthCare

• Training runs April 17th - September 30th
• Candidates must pass an HRC Assessment and be in good standing with St. Louis Community College.
• Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Virtually, plus time to complete assignments and homework.
• Every other Wednesday with be skills lab day at the STLCC - Forest Park Campus.
• Individuals selected for the program will be employed as Sterile Processing Techs during training.
• Tuition funding is provided by BJC HealthCare.
• Minimum 1-year employment commitment to BJC HealthCare required upon completion.
• Minimum starting pay is $16.00/hr with a promotion after you obtain your certification to a Sterile Processing Tech II.
• Employees must complete the class with a 80% or greater, and be pass the national certification to become a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

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 $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 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.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and processes instruments sets, trays, supplies and linen; prioritizes trays and tasks according to the surgery schedule.
• Utilizes and troubleshoots steam sterilizers.
• Follows proper techniques and procedures to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process.
• Disassembles, decontaminates, and processes instrumentation according to manufacturer and industry standards.
• Ensures instrumentation is reassembled correctly and functioning properly.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Requirements

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification
• Additional International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certifications

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