Sterile Processing Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for the Olathe Hospital campus. The role reports to the Sterile Processing Manager and focuses on decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing instrumentation for operating rooms and ancillary areas.

Responsibilities include operating department equipment, quality control documentation, and maintaining a safe work environment. Current CRCST certification or enrollment in a Sterile Processing Certification program is

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Sterile Processing Technician experience or Surgical Technologist experience or current enrollment/completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program.
• 1+ years experience as Sterile Processing Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to national guidelines and internal standards.
• Operates departmental equipment within guidelines/policies.
• Ensures quality control through documentation of sterilization process.
• Prioritizes and communicates customer needs within the department.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Assists in understanding instrumentation and equipment used across departments.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School Diploma

Sterile Processing Certification program

CRCST Certification

Job description

Position Title

Sterile Processing Technician

Olathe 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-19745

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.