Sterile Processing Tech — Instrument Sterilization Pro

Ascension; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Priority program placement

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Dentist/medical coverage

Retirement plan 403(b)

Holiday pay

Professional learning online

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension's Via Christi in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a Sterile Processing professional. The role focuses on inspecting, decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments, ensuring readiness for case carts, and maintaining accurate inventories.

This is a full-time rotating schedule in a hospital setting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may hold IA HCSMM or CBSPD certification.

Qualifications

• Licensure/certification in Sterile Processing preferred (IAHCSMM or CBSPD).
• Education/experience may be substituted per policy; HS diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assembles and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determines need for repair/replacement, validates completeness of set, and facilitates effective sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension's Via Christi in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a Sterile Processing professional. The role focuses on inspecting, decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments, ensuring readiness for case carts, and maintaining accurate inventories.

This is a full-time rotating schedule in a hospital setting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may hold IA HCSMM or CBSPD certification.