Certified Sterile Processing Tech - South Overland Park

1103 Team Member Services; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

403-B Retirement Plan

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare and sterilize instrument sets, ensuring aseptic technique and proper documentation. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, maintaining logs, and coordinating with hospital departments to ensure timely instrument availability.

Required CRCST and CSPDT certifications, High School Graduation, and preferred experience in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Ability to understand customer needs and respond pro-actively and courteously.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Understanding of microbiology, aseptic principles and infection control as they apply to sterile supply.
• Knowledge of preventing cross contamination and nosocomial infections.
• Knowledge of instrument care, assembly and cleaning.
• Ability and experience with computer systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Selects materials and sterilization packaging for instrument sets.
• Operates sterilization equipment and verifies parameters.
• Maintains sterilizer charts and records.
• Identifies reusable items for decontamination and disinfection.
• Assembles instruments and records in tracking system.
• Participates in training and rotates assignments across decontamination and sterilization areas.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Stress management

Medical terminology

Infection control

Instrument knowledge

Computer systems

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Field of Study: Healthcare sterile processing

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit.

AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 7820 W 165TH ST

City: OVERLAND PARK

State: Kansas

Postal Code: 66223

Job Description

Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set, ensuring proper wrapping for aseptic technique. Ensures sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages. Operates complex sterilization equipment, selecting the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturer instructions. Reviews and signs all sterilizer recording charts to verify proper sterilization parameters before releasing items for clinical use. Monitors sterilizer printouts, maintains records, and documents all requirements in appropriate log books or computer systems. Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization, selecting appropriate cleaning methods based on manufacturer instructions. Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components, ensuring safe operation of all equipment in the decontamination area. Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items, recording information in the computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet. Utilizes the recall process for sterilization failures and notifies supervisors or managers of positive results. Communicates effectively with all hospital departments and within the department, using the chain of command to resolve issues. Participates in training new employees, attending in-services and department meetings to maintain knowledge base. Rotates assignments among various areas within the department, including decontamination, surgical tray assembly, sterilization processes, and equipment management. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• Ability to understand the needs of the customer and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner. [Required]
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change. [Required]
• Ability to work under stress and deadlines. [Required]
• Medical terminology [Required]
• Understanding of the principles of microbiology, aseptic principles and techniques, and infection control as they apply to sterile supply operation. [Required]
• Basic knowledge of prevention of cross contamination and the critical nature of nosocomial infections. [Required]
• Knowledge of the use, operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly and cleaning requirements of the full range of instruments and equipment. [Required]
• Ability and experience with computer systems [Preferred]

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
• Field of Study: in healthcare sterile processing

Work Experience

• 1+ related experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required]
• OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$17.70 - $28.31

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.