Sterile Processing Tech - Complex Care (Night Shift)

Saint Luke's North Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Luke's North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the night shift. The role supports trauma, transplant, neuro, and cardiovascular surgery services by decontaminating, disinfecting, and packaging instruments per guidelines.

Responsibilities include testing equipment, maintaining documentation, and ensuring sterile items meet quality standards. IAHCSMM certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• IAHCSMM certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with instrument pre-cleaning and packaging is a plus.
• Ability to follow regulatory guidelines and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operating washers and ultrasonic washers per manufacturer guidance.
• Final rinse and inspection of instruments.
• Packaging items for sterilization and autoclaving.
• Maintain storage areas and protect package integrity per guidelines.
• Transport instruments between areas based on clean/dirty status.
• Follow instructions and seek clarification when needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

PPE protocols

Instrument decontamination

Education

Surgical Tech Program

Tools

Autoclave

Ultrasonic Washer

Job description

Saint Luke's North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the night shift. The role supports trauma, transplant, neuro, and cardiovascular surgery services by decontaminating, disinfecting, and packaging instruments per guidelines.

Responsibilities include testing equipment, maintaining documentation, and ensuring sterile items meet quality standards. IAHCSMM certification is preferred but not required.