Sterile Processing Technician (10a-6:30p)

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join University Health as a Sterile Processing Technician, where you will ensure surgical instruments are cleaned and sterilized. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and contributes significantly to patient care. You will engage in various tasks, from managing surgical supplies to maintaining data accuracy in inventory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in Central Service or Instrument Tech preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on instrument tech experience in the Operating Room accepted.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Prepare and pack surgical case carts.
• Input data and manage inventory control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Service or Instrument Tech certification/program

Surgical Tech program graduate

Job description

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Sterile Processing Technician (10a-6:30p)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Sterile Processing UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

varied

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?

Apply now and be the clean machine behind every successful surgery!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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