Sterile Processing Technician (10:00am-6:30pm)

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Truman Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM shift in Kansas City, MO. You will clean, decontaminate, sterilize instruments, and assemble case carts for the OR, handling receiving, storage and distribution of supplies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and either a Central Service/Instrument Tech certification or Surgical Tech training, or 5+ years of OR instrument experience. Computer data entry fluency is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Central Service or Instrument Tech certification/program or Surgical Tech graduate or 5+ years OR experience.
• Must be computer literate and able to input data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments as the SPD expert.
• Prepare and pack surgical case carts to support the OR.
• Receive, store, and distribute supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain data entry and inventory control to keep SPD organized.
• Be a collaborative team member across SPD areas.

Skills

Sterile technique

Data entry

Inventory control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Service or Instrument Tech certification/program

Surgical Tech program graduate or 5+ years OR instrument tech experience

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician (10:00am-6:30pm)

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Sterile Processing UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

10:00AM - 6:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician

Are you a detail-loving, behind-the-scenes hero who takes pride in keeping surgical teams running like clockwork? Do you know your way around shiny surgical tools and high-powered sterilizers? Then we want YOU on our team!

What You’ll Be Doing

• You’re the go-to expert for cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments—aka, the MVP of clean!
• Prep and pack surgical case carts like a pro—if it’s needed in the OR, you’ve got it ready.
• Roll up those sleeves! You’ll handle the heavy lifting: receiving, storing, and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Keep things organized and on track with data entry and inventory control.
• Be a team player who can jump into any area of SPD and make things happen.

What You Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or GED.
• You’ve checked one of these boxes:
  • Central Service or Instrument Tech certification/program
  • Surgical Tech program graduate
  • OR you’ve got 5+ years of hands-on instrument tech experience in the Operating Room
• (Bonus if you're already rocking this at TMC—we love promoting from within!)
• You speak sterilizer fluently: you know the equipment and the process inside-out.
• You’re comfortable with computers and can input data without missing a beat.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. solo (you've got the strength and the skills).
• Friendly, helpful, and great with people—because good vibes matter!

Extra Awesome (Preferred)

• 1 year of SPD experience? Gold star!

Why You’ll Love It Here

You’ll be part of a hardworking, high-impact team that keeps the surgical wheels turning. No two days are the same, and your work directly helps save lives. Plus, we value our people—you’ll grow your skills, work with great teammates, and get the recognition you deserve.

Ready to scrub into something great?