About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly and storage of reusable medical devices (RMDs) following manufacturer instructions and client procedures.
• Operate and maintain sterilization and high-level disinfection equipment (steam sterilizers, Sterrad, Steris, ETO systems, scope reprocessors).
• Prepare and assemble basic and specialty instrument sets and trays for operating rooms and clinics.
• Prepare daily operating room case carts according to surgery schedules.
• Perform, document and report daily operational checks and records for sterilization equipment.
• Inspect packages and instruments to verify sterility indicators and packaging integrity.
• Disassemble, clean, and reprocess instruments using ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers and chemical decontamination agents as appropriate.
• Follow universal precautions, infection control and sterility principles to minimize cross-contamination risk.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff and receive guidance from experienced team members; escalate issues when required.

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Qualifications

• United States citizenship is required (per client policy).
• Education/Experience (qualifies candidates through one of these paths):
  • Six months of experience demonstrating the ability to perform sterile processing work; or
  • One year of education beyond high school that includes at least 6 semester hours in health care–related courses (examples: sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, OR/surgical technician); or
  • Equivalent combination of related experience and education.
• Certification: None required (client may support training and internal progression).
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Knowledge of universal precautions and infection prevention.
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and instrumentation used in OR/clinic settings.
  • Working knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment and packaging methods.
  • Ability to read and follow written procedures and communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to stand and move throughout the department for long periods.
  • Regularly lift instrument baskets (often >25 lbs) and maneuver loaded carts (can weigh several hundred pounds).
  • Manual dexterity and strength for positioning and handling RMDs and equipment.
• Career progression:
  • Entry-level up to full performance (equivalent to GS-03 through GS-06 classification levels); the client hires across this range depending on experience and qualifications.
• Note: Internal “grandfathering” or equivalency provisions may apply for current employees under client-specific qualification policies.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Full time
• Pay range: $45,164 – $82,198 per year (range provided by client)
• Schedule: Typically shift-based; duties are hands-on and may require flexibility to meet clinical needs.
• Location: Saint Louis, MO (in-person requirements)

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Why Join

• Work in a clinical sterile processing role with opportunities to build technical skills on modern sterilization platforms (Sterrad, Steris, ETO, scope reprocessors).
• Clear development path from entry-level duties to full performance responsibilities.
• Opportunity to directly support patient care by ensuring sterile, safe instrumentation for procedures.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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