Sterile Processing Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room and ancillary areas. Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager, you will process instrumentation to regulatory standards and provide service to Health System team members, leadership, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities include decontaminating, assembling and sterilizing instruments, operating departmental equipment, maintaining documentation, and

Qualifications

• High school graduation is required.
• Experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist, or enrollment in a Sterile Processing Certification program.
• Preferred: 1+ year as a Sterile Processing Technician.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to national guidelines and internal standards.
• Operates departmental equipment within appropriate guidelines/policies/procedures.
• Maintains high quality control with thorough documentation of sterilization processes.
• Communicates customer needs effectively 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

Surgical Technologist experience

Enrollment or completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program

Job description

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

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.