Sterile Processing Technician

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room and related areas. The role ensures decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments in line with national standards and internal policies, delivering service to health system staff, leadership and medical teams.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, quality control through documentation, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist experience or enrollment/completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to national guidelines and internal standards.
• Operates departmental equipment within policies and procedures.
• Maintains thorough documentation of sterilization processes.
• Communicates customer needs within the department and with customers.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Understands instrumentation and equipment used in all customer areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Education

High School Graduate

Sterile Processing Technician experience or Surgical Technologist experience or Sterile Processing Certification enrollment

Job description

Position Title

Sterile Processing TechnicianBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager, the Sterile Processing Technician processes the instrumentation utilized in the operating room and ancillary areas according to regulatory standards and appropriate internal standards. The role provides and customer-focused service to all Health System team members, leadership and medical staff and to the patients/visitors.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to national guidelines and internal standards.
• Operates departmental equipment within appropriate guidelines/policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates high levels of quality control by following departmental policies/procedures and thorough documentation of sterilization process.
• Effectively prioritizes and communicates customer needs within the department and with customers.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Understands and identifies instrumentation and equipment utilized in all customer areas.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager related to Sterile Processing.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist experience or current enrollment or completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 or more years experience as Sterile Processing Technician

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) (DO NOT USE) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 1 Year

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician(CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) upon Hire

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-13405

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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