Evening Sterile Processing Tech: Career Growth & Impact

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is seeking an Evening Shift, full-time Sterile Processing Technician in Topeka, KS.

You will handle decontamination, assembly and sterilization of all operating room instruments, ensuring adherence to infection control standards and proper sterilization practices. Responsibilities include prioritizing instrument sets for the OR, maintaining accurate sterilization records, and supporting the surgical schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing training program.
• Certified Sterile Processing Tech preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, sterilization methods and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, correct assembly and sterile processing of all OR/clinic instruments.
• Adhere to decontamination and terminal sterilization procedures for instrumentation.
• Maintain infection control standards in cleaning and sterilization.
• Follow defined sterilization practices to ensure proper instrumentation.
• Assist in OR scheduling by prioritizing instrument set needs.
• Track instrument sets and pouches on sterilization records.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Infection control

Instrument tracking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is seeking an Evening Shift, full-time Sterile Processing Technician in Topeka, KS.

You will handle decontamination, assembly and sterilization of all operating room instruments, ensuring adherence to infection control standards and proper sterilization practices. Responsibilities include prioritizing instrument sets for the OR, maintaining accurate sterilization records, and supporting the surgical schedule.