Night Sterile Processing Lead - Pediatric Care

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy in Kansas City is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead for night shift to supervise decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing of instrumentation.

This role requires CRCST and CIS/CHL/CER certifications within 2 years of hire, a HS diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years in OR sterile processing, and the ability to lead a dedicated team while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years experience in OR sterile processing or Central Sterile reprocessing.
• CRCST required upon hire.
• CIS/CHL/CER within 2 years of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in performance of technical duties including decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing of reusable patient care items.
• Assists with inventory maintenance of sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies, supporting safe and efficient patient care.
• Follows regulatory governing standards and practices for HLD/sterilization, ensuring safe processing, handling, transport, and storage of patient care instrumentation.
• Performs secretary/clerical functions.
• Follows regulatory and industry standards ensuring maintenance of a safe environment while promoting efficiency of operations.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRCST Certification

CIS Certification

CHL Certification

CER Certification

Job description

Children's Mercy in Kansas City is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead for night shift to supervise decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing of instrumentation.

This role requires CRCST and CIS/CHL/CER certifications within 2 years of hire, a HS diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years in OR sterile processing, and the ability to lead a dedicated team while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.