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

trumed; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician to support the operating room by cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments. The role requires attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Shifts run 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, full-time, 40 hours per week. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, SPD or Central Service certification, and experience with instrument handling and data entry; lifting up

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.
• Sterilizer knowledge and equipment fluency.
• Comfort with computers and data entry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Friendly, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments (SPD Technician).
• Prep and pack surgical case carts as needed for the OR.
• Receive, store, and distribute SPD supplies and equipment.
• Maintain data entry and inventory control.
• Be a team player who can operate across SPD as needed.

Skills

5+ years instrument tech

Instruments handling

Sterilizer operation

Data entry

Computer skills

Lifting 50 lbs

People skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Service certification

Surgical Tech program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

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.