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

trumed; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. This full-time role supports the Sterile Processing Department with instrument decontamination, sterilization, and cart preparation for the OR.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, Central Service or Instrument Tech certification, or Surgical Tech training, plus 5+ years of OR instrument tech experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification/program in Central Service or Instrument Tech is required.
• Surgical Tech program completion preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments as SPD lead.
• Prep and pack surgical case carts for the OR as needed.
• Receive, store, and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Enter data and manage inventory within SPD systems.
• Collaborate across SPD areas to ensure workflow efficiency.

Skills

Instrument sterilization

Data entry

Lifting 50 lbs

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Service or Instrument Tech certification/program

Surgical Tech program

Job description

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

101 Truman Medical Center

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

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?