Sterile Processing Tech: Precision, Safety & Impact

Orthopedic-Health-of-Kansas-City; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopedic Health of Kansas City Surgery Center in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, and package instruments and supplies. You will adhere to established policies, inspect items, label correctly, and operate sterilizers as part of daily processing workflows.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, English communication, and compliance with SPD standards to ensure safe, ready-to-use sterile equipment for procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required.
• Experience in central processing functions preferred.
• English language skills and communication required.
• SPD certification required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instruction.
• Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
• Determines that each item is in good working condition.
• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
• Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
• Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
• Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.

Skills

Sterilization principles

Central processing

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

SPD certification

Job description

Orthopedic Health of Kansas City Surgery Center in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, and package instruments and supplies. You will adhere to established policies, inspect items, label correctly, and operate sterilizers as part of daily processing workflows.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, English communication, and compliance with SPD standards to ensure safe, ready-to-use sterile equipment for procedures.