Sterile Processing Team Lead: Ensure Safe Instrument Care

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy KC is seeking a Supervisory Sterile Processing role in Kansas City to oversee decontamination, high‑level disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care instruments. The position ensures compliance with regulatory standards and coordinates inventory for safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have a CRCST credential, 3–5 years in sterile processing, and complete CIS/CHL/CER within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing.
• Assists with inventory maintenance of sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Follows regulatory standards for HLD/sterilization and safe handling of patient care items.
• Performs secretary/clerical functions.
• Maintains safe environment while promoting efficient operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Process optimization

Education

CRCST Certification

CIS/CHL/CER within 2 years

Job description

Children's Mercy KC is seeking a Supervisory Sterile Processing role in Kansas City to oversee decontamination, high‑level disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care instruments. The position ensures compliance with regulatory standards and coordinates inventory for safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have a CRCST credential, 3–5 years in sterile processing, and complete CIS/CHL/CER within 2 years of hire.