Sterile Processing Technician

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee's Summit Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized and ready for use in the OR. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced surgical environment.

The position requires completion of a sterile processing program or certification, plus hands-on experience, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. This facility offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed sterile processing program and/or certification.
• Two years of hands-on sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Familiar with decontamination and sterilization equipment functions.
• Ability to exchange information factually and objectively.
• Willingness to take direction from multiple sources.
• Able to be flexible with task priorities and time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.
• Work under the supervision of the OR Nurse Manager and the Charge Nurse for surgery systems.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical instrumentation

Decontamination equipment

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Sterile processing program or certification

2 years hands-on sterile processing

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Sterile Processing Technician with Lee's Summit Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you'll play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care by making sure every instrument is thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, and ready when needed. Your focus on safety and attention to detail helps protect patients and empowers a team that’s committed to the care and improvement of human life – one surgery at a time.

What You Will Do in This Role:

Under the supervision of the OR Nurse Manager and the guidance and direction of the Charge Nurse for surgery systems, the Instrument Room Technician performs critical functions associated with instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Strong preference will be given to those who have completed a sterile processing program and /or have obtained certification.
• Two (2) years of hands one sterile processing.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and all aspects of sterilization processes
• Knowledge of the functions of decontamination and sterilization equipment
• Ability to exchange information in a factual, objective manner
• Willingness to take direction from multiple sources
• Able to be flexible with regard to task priorities and time schedules

Benefits

Lee's Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital. We serve Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women’s care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health.

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