Sterile Processing trainee overnight

Shift: Monday - Friday; 11pm to 7:30am, with a rotation to weekends and holidays

Department: Sterile Processing University Hospital

Compensation:

• • Base Pay Range: $15.00 (entry level qualifications) to $23.32 (highly experienced) per hour, based on experience.
  • Special Pay: Additional $2.50 per hour until February 28, 2026
  • Shift Differentials: Additional $2 per hour for evening/weekend shift
  Union Bid Period: 2/5/26 to 2/12/26

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician Certified to join our dynamic team! If you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in ensuring the highest standards of patient care, this role is perfect for you. We seek individuals with a passion for excellence and a commitment to teamwork, who can effectively manage multiple tasks while delivering outstanding customer service. Your meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will be essential in preparing and sterilizing essential equipment and instruments. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient safety and care-your skills can help shape the future of healthcare at MU!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

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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

1. Disassemble, clean, assemble and test patient care equipment for proper functioning; route cleaned equipment to appropriate holding areas.
2. Perform and participate in the decontamination and cleaning of all instrumentation received, which included and is not limited to instrumentation and equipment received from all units according to established standards and procedures.
3. Perform operation of various washers and cleaners as well as manually cleaning instruments and equipment as prescribed by established standards and procedures.
4. Prepare case carts and trays for decontamination and load them into washers and/or sterilizers as prescribed by procedure.
5. Use chemicals in the appropriate fashion taking into consideration the intended use of the chemical as well as the chemical's function; knowledge of the appropriate PPE is also necessary.
6. Use computers for logging trays, equipment, and case carts.
7. 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.

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 requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.