Sterile Processing Technician (9:00A-05:30P)

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 year SPD experience

Job summary

University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure clean, decontaminated, and sterilized instruments for the surgical teams. You will prep and pack case carts and manage supplies for the SPD.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and attention to data entry details. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and relevant SPD certification or 5+ years in instrument tech with OR experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification: Central Service, Instrument Tech, or Surgical Tech, or 5+ years in OR instrument tech.
• Experience with data entry and inventory control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Prep and pack surgical case carts for the OR.
• Receive, store, and distribute supplies and equipment.
• Assist with data entry and inventory control.
• Be adaptable and work across SPD areas.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Data entry

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician (9:00A-05:30P)101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical CenterKansas City, Missouri

Department

Sterile Processing UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

9:00AM - 5:30PM

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?