Sterile Processing Tech
Company: SSM Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM
Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights: · Department: Operating Room · Schedule: Full Time,
Days, 10am - 6:30pm · Location: Jeff City, MO Our mission and
values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while
respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our Sterile Processing Tech
roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a
partnership. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence
begins with compassionate people like you. Daily Pay: Get paid
daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM
Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule
that fits your life and to get paid when you need it. Job Summary:
Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and
instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of
set, and to determine need for repair/replacement. Job
Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES -
Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization
containers and equipment according to established protocols. -
Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to ensure
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/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE - No experience required PHYSICAL 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. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States
of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4403000011 Operating
Room 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. Explore All Benefits 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. Click here to learn more.
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