Evening Sterile Processing Technician - OR Support

The University of Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Evening shift (Mon-Fri) at Indian Creek Main in Overland Park. The role focuses on processing instrumentation for the operating room and related areas under regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, and documentation, with emphasis on quality control, patient safety, and team communication. Requires HS diploma and Sterile Processing credentials or active enrollment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist experience or enrollment or completion of a Sterile Processing Certification or Surgical Tech program.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to national guidelines and internal standards.
• Operates departmental equipment within appropriate guidelines/policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates high levels of quality control by following departmental policies/procedures and thorough documentation of sterilization process.
• Effectively prioritizes and communicates customer needs within the department and with customers.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Understands and identifies instrumentation and equipment utilized in all customer areas.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager related to Sterile Processing.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Tech experience or enrollment/certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Evening shift (Mon-Fri) at Indian Creek Main in Overland Park. The role focuses on processing instrumentation for the operating room and related areas under regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, and documentation, with emphasis on quality control, patient safety, and team communication. Requires HS diploma and Sterile Processing credentials or active enrollment.