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

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a Sterile Processing SPD Technician for a 10:00 AM–6:30 PM shift to support the department''s mission. You will clean, decontaminate and sterilize instruments, prep and pack case carts, manage receiving and stocking, and maintain accurate data entry and inventory control while collaborating with OR teams.

A high school diploma or GED and SPD-related certification/experience are preferred; lifting up to 50 lbs and detail‑oriented

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Central Service or Instrument Tech certification/program.
• Surgical Tech program graduate.
• 5+ years of hands‑on instrument tech experience in the Operating Room.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Prep and pack surgical case carts.
• Receive, store, and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Data entry and inventory control.
• Be a team player who can support multiple SPD areas.

Skills

Sterilization

Data entry

Inventory control

Teamwork

Computers

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Service or Instrument Tech certification/program

Surgical Tech program graduate

5+ years in Operating Room instrument tech

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician (10:00am-6:30pm)101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location University Health Truman Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri

Department Sterile Processing UHTMC

Position Type Full time

Work Schedule 10:00AM - 6:30PM

Hours Per Week 40

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Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician

• 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?