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

Truman Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Centers seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support the SPD in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments, prepare case carts, and manage supplies for the OR with accuracy and care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus Central Service certification or Surgical Tech program graduate; experience welcomed. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM schedule in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• Must handle cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Prep and pack surgical case carts and maintain OR readiness.
• Handle receiving, storing, and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Maintain organization with data entry and inventory control.
• Demonstrate teamwork across SPD areas.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Prep carts and ensure OR readiness for procedures.
• Assist with receiving and stocking SPD supplies.
• Input and track inventory data accurately.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Inventory control

Data entry

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Central Service Certification

Surgical Tech program graduate

Job description

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Sterile Processing Technician (9:00A-05:30P) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Sterile Processing UHTMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 9:00AM - 5:30PM 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.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

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