Instrument Process Technician

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Wellbeing support

401(k) plan with 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance

Auto and home insurance

Legal counseling

Identity theft protection

Consumer discounts

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Instrument Process Technician to support instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization under supervision.

You will work with OR staff to prepare instrument trays, monitor sterilization cycles, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Qualifications include basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation, 6 months to 1 year in a healthcare setting, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prefer basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation and all aspects of sterilization processes.
• Prefer six months to one year in a surgical or other related health care setting.
• Knowledge of the functions of decontamination and sterilization equipment preferred.
• Ability to exchange information in a factual, objective manner. Willingness to take direction from multiple sources.
• Able to be flexible with regard to task priorities and time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and organizing surgical instruments and supplies following safety standards
• Monitoring sterilization cycles, documenting results, and resolving issues promptly to deliver on our commitment to safe, high-quality care
• Preparing and organizing instrument trays and surgical rooms based on the daily schedule and procedural needs
• Safely handling and disposing of biohazardous materials while keeping the work area clean and organized
• Working closely with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs and support smooth, efficient surgeries

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization processes

Healthcare setting experience

Decontamination equipment

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Instrument Process Technician today with Research Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the supervision of the OR Nurse Manager and the guidance and direction of the Charge Nurse for surgery systems, the Instrument Room Technician performs critical functions associated with instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and organizing surgical instruments and supplies following safety standards
• Monitoring sterilization cycles, documenting results, and resolving issues promptly to deliver on our commitment to safe, high-quality care
• Preparing and organizing instrument trays and surgical rooms based on the daily schedule and procedural needs
• Safely handling and disposing of biohazardous materials while keeping the work area clean and organized
• Working closely with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs and support smooth, efficient surgeries

What qualifications you will need:

• Prefer basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation and all aspects of sterilization processes.
• Prefer six months to one year in a surgical or other related health care setting.
• Knowledge of the functions of decontamination and sterilization equipment preferred.
• Ability to exchange information in a factual, objective manner. Willingness to take direction from multiple sources.
• Able to be flexible with regard to task priorities and time schedules.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.