Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician University of Missouri Health Care•3.5 Columbia, MO Job Details Full-time $17.92•$28.27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Hospital inventory management Medical equipment sterilization Customer service Packaging Staff training Medical equipment cleaning Equipment testing 1 year Decontamination Entry level

Surgical Technology Full Job Description Shift :

Monday•Friday; 11am to 7:30pm

Department :

Sterile Processing UH Compensation :

Base Pay Range:

$17.92 (entry level qualifications) to $28.27 (highly experienced) per hour, based on experience.

Special Pay:

Additional $2.50 per hour until June 27, 2026

Shift Differentials:

Additional $2.00 for evening shift

Union Bid Period:

May 8•May 14, 2026 ABOUT

THE JOB MU

Health Care is looking for a detail-oriented, dependable, and service-driven professional to join our Sterile Processing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and take pride in supporting patient care behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for precision, a commitment to safety, and the flexibility to adapt to the dynamic needs of a 24/7 healthcare setting. At MU Health Care, we value individuals who bring a strong sense of accountability, teamwork, and customer service to everything they do. Join us and be part of a team that plays a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality care for every patient, every time.

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. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

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. Employees in a lead capacity Assist with teaching of new hires and work as resource person for other staff as well as other units in hospital. 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

One (1) year of experience as a sterile processing tech or surgical tech.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited program for surgical technology or completion of a program for sterile processing; or equivalent training from a military or hospital-based program. Experience as a Sterile Processing Tech. 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 20 lbs. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.