Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sterilization

HCA Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family-building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare’s Overland Park Surgery Center seeks a Sterile Processing Tech to uphold instrument cleanliness and sterilization standards. You will operate under RN supervision to ensure safe supplies for patient care.

The role emphasizes maintaining PM records, verifying cycles, and administering quality control tests to prevent deviations. Requires training in aseptic technique and certification in central processing.

Qualifications

• Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing.
• One year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing.
• BCLS Certification upon employment.
• Certification in Central Processing as per facility and state regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Demonstrate awareness of appropriate sterilization methods needed for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
• Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Maintain accurate records for PM’s for equipment and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Test operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
• Monitor all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use
• Perform required quality controls e.g. Bowie Dick, DART, Biological Monitoring, Disinfecting Solution Efficacy Testing, Test Strips

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile processing

Quality control

Documentation

Education

BCLS Certification

Certification in Central Processing

Job description

HCA Healthcare’s Overland Park Surgery Center seeks a Sterile Processing Tech to uphold instrument cleanliness and sterilization standards. You will operate under RN supervision to ensure safe supplies for patient care.

The role emphasizes maintaining PM records, verifying cycles, and administering quality control tests to prevent deviations. Requires training in aseptic technique and certification in central processing.