Sterile Processing Tech — Instrument Sterilization & Care

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Kansas City is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and package supplies and instruments in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory guidelines. You will help maintain documentation and support the nursing team and providers as needed.

Responsibilities include pre-cleaning, PPE handling, instrument scrubbing, washers, autoclaving, quality checks, and packaging for sterilization.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• IAHCSMM certification preferred but not required.

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.
• 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

Skills

EMR proficiency

PPE handling

Education

IAHCSMM certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Autoclave

Job description

Saint Luke's Kansas City is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and package supplies and instruments in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory guidelines. You will help maintain documentation and support the nursing team and providers as needed.

Responsibilities include pre-cleaning, PPE handling, instrument scrubbing, washers, autoclaving, quality checks, and packaging for sterilization.