Sterile Processng Tech - University Hosp - PRN

Location: UH Hospital, Columbia, MO

Shift: PRN, as Needed

Department: Sterile Processing

Salary Range: $14.50

Evening, Night and Weekend Shift Differential: $2.00/hr

• An additional $2.50/hr will be paid for every hour worked until June 22, 2024.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic team member to join our ranks! Are you ready to make a real impact on patient care?

We're seeking someone with the drive to disassemble, meticulously clean, and expertly assemble patient care equipment, ensuring it functions flawlessly. You'll play a crucial role in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

As a member of our team, you'll participate in the decontamination and cleaning of instruments from all units, ensuring that every piece meets our rigorous standards. You won't just follow established procedures; you'll excel at them. Operating various washers and cleaners, your dedication to perfection will shine through, even when manually cleaning instruments.

But that's not all. You'll be a vital part of preparing case carts and trays for decontamination, ensuring everything is loaded precisely as needed. Your attention to detail extends to chemical usage and personal protective equipment, ensuring the utmost safety.

Proficiency with computers, including logging trays and equipment, is a must in this role. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to take on unit-specific duties that contribute to our team's success.

If you're eager to learn, have a knack for following instructions, and thrive in a cooperative work environment, we want you on our team. Join MU Health Care, where your dedication ensures the highest quality patient care, every day.

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 50 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.

Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

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 work.

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.