Sterile Processing Technician

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Continuing Education Assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Saint Luke’s in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgery service lines by decontaminating, disinfecting, cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments per guidelines. Regularly tests equipment to ensure functionality and maintains documentation. IAHCSMM certification is preferred but not required.

One year of healthcare experience is preferred. The role includes PPE donning/doffing, instrument pre-cleaning, autoclaving, and strict bio-storage practices in

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows and understands instructions, seeks clarification of duties when needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

Surgical Tech Program

Tools

Autoclave/sterilizer

Ultrasonic washers

Enzymatic detergent

Job description

Job Description

• Shift: 10:30am - 7pm

The Opportunity

The Sterile Processing Technician supports the surgery service lines to decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and/or appropriately package supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturer's and regulatory guidelines as well as maintains proper documentation of such. Additionally, the Sterile Processing Technician will regularly perform testing in order to ensure proper functionality of equipment utilized in daily processing duties. IAHCSMM certification preferred but not required. The Sterile Processing Technician supports the surgery service lines.

Position Details

• Shift: 10:30am - 7pm

Essential Functions

• 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Follows and understands instructions, seeks clarification of duties when needed.

Experience

• One year of healthcare experience preferred

If you have experience in one of the below areas, you could be a great fit:

• Surgical Technologist
• Surg Tech
• Surgical Technician
• Surgical Assistant
• Completion of a Surgical Tech Program
• Scrub Tech
• Operating Room (OR) Tech
• Surgical Assistant
• Ob Tech
• Non – Certified Surgical Tech
• Surgery
• Operating Room (OR) Tech

Why Join Us?

• Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team
• Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)

Why Saint Luke’s?

Benefits

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Job Details

Full Time

Evening (United States of America)