Sterile Processing Technician

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the surgery service lines by decontaminating, disinfecting, cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging supplies and instruments in accordance with guidelines.

The role includes documenting processing steps and verifying equipment functionality, including autoclave testing, while maintaining proper storage and transport of sterile items.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Completion of a Surgical Tech Program.
• 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.
• Using standard washers and ultrasonic washers per manufacturer guidance.
• Final rinse with appropriate solutions.
• Inspecting instruments for proper maintenance.
• Packaging of items for sterilization and autoclaving.
• Logging biological tests and following up on failures.
• Testing autoclave/sterilizer and other equipment for function.
• Operating autoclave/sterilizer per guidelines and removing from service when needed.
• Maintaining storage areas for sterilized items with packaging integrity.
• Transporting instruments according to clean/dirty status.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follows instructions and seeks clarification when needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Surgical tech

OR tech

Education

Surgical Tech Program

Job description

Job Description 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
• 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?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: 1 year

Job Details

Full Time Evening (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes

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