Central Sterile Processing
Offered through Health Professions
@ Forest Park
Central Sterile Processing Technicians are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation, making them the most vital contributors to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Whether starting a career in Central Sterile Processing or already working in the field, this program will help you establish a foundation in central service workflow and concerns, basic job knowledge and skills and basic job responsibilities.
Apply directly with BJC to be considered for employment and training. Choose any open Sterile Processing
position. BJC will contact qualified applicants to complete a screening interview.
Monitor the status of your application in your BJC Careers Portal.
BJC HealthCare is seeking qualified individuals that want to work as Central Sterile Processing Department Technicians (CSPD Techs) while preparing to earn the Certified Registered Central Services Technician credential. Students in the CSPD Tech program will complete 100 hours of hybrid classroom instruction and 400+ hours of on-the-job training. Classroom hours includes live virtual lecture, independent online activities, and face-to-face skill labs at the STLCC-Forest Park campus. On-the-job training will be completed at an assigned BJC HealthCare hospital. Program topics include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection prevention and control, tools for cleaning, safety, sterilization, and decontamination. Upon completion of training, successful students will sit for the national certification exam.
How to Apply
This class is for new and existing BJC employees. If you are not currently employed with BJC, you must apply and be selected for an open Sterile Processing position with BJC HealthCare to be considered. All communication and selection notifications will come directly from BJC HealthCare.
- Apply for an open CSPD Tech position with your preferred BJC HealthCare location.
- Qualified applicants will complete a screening interview with a BJC Talent Acquisition Specialist.
- Watch your phone and email for updates, or sign into the BJC Careers portal to check your application status.
- If selected to move forward, BJC HealthCare will provide instructions to complete remaining eligibility steps.
Class Schedule
The 28-week CSPT program is offered in February and August. Individuals must commit to a full time 40-hour per week employment and training schedule.
- Classroom Instruction | 1-2 days weekly from 1-4:30 p.m. for live virtual lecture (LVL). Additional hours for online coursework.
- Skill Labs | 1 day bi-weekly from 1-4:30 p.m. at STLCC-Forest Park campus.
- On-the-Job Training | 400+ hours as assigned at a BJC HealthCare Hospital.
Participating BJC HealthCare hospitals include Alton Memorial Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Christian NE/NW Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital, Progress West Health Center, Parkland Health Center, Missouri Baptist -Sullivan, Memorial Belleville Hospital, and Memorial Belleville Hospital - East.
Cost of Program
Employees selected for training are eligible to use the BJC HealthCare tuition benefit to cover training costs. The tuition benefit requires a 1-year full-time employment commitment to BJC HealthCare upon completion of training. Failure to complete the training or employment commitment will result in the full cost of tuition being due.
Eligibility Requirements
This class is delivered in partnership with BJC HealthCare. You must be a current BJC employee or be selected for an open Sterile Processing position with BJC HealthCare to be considered for training. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements to be selected.
To Apply You Must:
- Be 18+ years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be employable by BJC HealthCare.
- Meet BJC’s transfer eligibility requirements if already employed with BJC HealthCare.
After Applying You Must Also:
- Demonstrate academic and career readiness.
- Complete a screening interview with a BJC Talent Acquisition Specialist.
- Complete the STLCC training application.
- Complete a full interview and be selected by BJC HealthCare staff.
- Pass a criminal background check, drug screen panel, and physical exam with proof of immunizations or titers.
- Be selected by CSPD Management to participate in training.
- Commit to successful completion of training.
Selection notifications come directly from BJC HealthCare. Monitor the status of your application in your BJC Careers Portal.
Technology Requirements
The CSPT training is currently being delivered in a hybrid format. Students will need the following technology to participate.
- Desktop or laptop computer with an updated operating system. NOTE: Cell phones are not sufficient for completing the coursework requirements in this program.
- Webcam and microphone.
- Reliable, high-speed internet connection.
- Updated Internet browser (Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
- Adobe Reader or alternative PDF reader (free).
- Microsoft Office. Students have access to MS Office 365 for free with their student email.
Clinical and Field Work
Some degree and certificate programs offered by the college require students to obtain clinical learning experience as part of their course work. Hospitals and health facilities may mandate that a criminal background check and/or drug screening check be conducted prior to placement in a clinical setting and as part of an employer’s screening process. Students not passing these checks may be prohibited from participating in the clinical learning experience
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