Sterile Processing Tech — Surgical Instrument Specialist

HCA Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401k match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Overland Park Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure properly cleaned, sterilized, and disinfected instruments and supplies for patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining records of sterilization cycles, monitoring instrument performance, performing quality controls (Bowie Dick, DART, biological monitoring), and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Training in basic aseptic technique and sterile processing.
• One year experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing, preferably in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
• 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

Surgical instrument sterilization

BCLS certification

Central Processing certification

Education

BCLS Certification

Central Processing Certification

Job description

Overland Park Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure properly cleaned, sterilized, and disinfected instruments and supplies for patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining records of sterilization cycles, monitoring instrument performance, performing quality controls (Bowie Dick, DART, biological monitoring), and ensuring compliance with safety standards.