Sterile Processing Tech Clinic

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's North Hospital in Kansas City, MO seeks a Sterile Processing Tech Clinic to decontaminate, disinfect, and sterile-pack instruments according to guidelines. You will operate autoclaves, perform high-level disinfection, and maintain accurate documentation while supporting the surgical and nursing teams.

Experience is not required; IAHCSMM certification is preferred but not required, with medical assistant background also considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing is not required, but familiarity with decontamination, disinfection and sterilization processes is beneficial.
• Ability to follow regulatory guidelines and maintain accurate documentation.
• Willingness to support providers and nursing team in delivery of care.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize and package supplies and instruments.
• Operate autoclave/sterilizer and monitor biological tests as required.
• Maintain storage areas and document processing activities per guidelines.

Education

IAHCSMM certification (preferred)

Medical Assistant preferred

Job description

## Sterile Processing Tech ClinicApply: Saint Luke's North Hospital | 5830 NW Barry Rd | Kansas City | MO: Full time: Posted Today: JobReq0060492# **Job Description**The Sterile Processing Tech Clinic will decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and/or appropriately package supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturers and regulatory guidelines as well as maintain proper documentation of such. Additionally, the Sterile Processing Tech Clinic will regularly perform testing in order to ensure proper functionality of equipment utilized in daily processing duties. The position may also be responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care. Duties may include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scanning and downloading of documents, telephone screening (with protocols), working prior authorizations phlebotomy, assist with procedures (as needed).Duties may include but not limited to:* Pre-cleaning of soiled instruments at the point of care* Donning/Doffing of PPE* Soaking of instruments in enzymatic detergent* Scrubbing of all instrument surfaces* Utilizing standard washers and ultrasonic washers according to manufacturer recommendations* Completing of final rinse using appropriate solutions* Inspecting instruments for proper maintenance* Packaging of items for sterilization and autoclaving* Ensuring required biological tests are completed and logged with appropriate follow up when failure occurs* Testing of autoclave/sterilizer and/or other equipment to ensure proper functionality* Operating autoclave/sterilizer equipment per guidelines including removing from service when appropriate* Maintaining storage areas for sterilized items while protecting package integrity per regulatory guidelines* Transporting of instruments in appropriate manner based on clean/dirty status* Performing High Level Disinfection (rigid and flex scopes)Some travel may be required IAHCSMM certification preferred but not requiredMedical Assistant Preferred# **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:Less than 1 year# **Job Details**Full TimeDay (United States of America)