Sterile Processing Technician (Cambridge Tower)

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas City seeks a Sterile Processing Technician. The role involves processing surgical instrumentation with high standards of sterilization and quality control. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications or experience in sterile processing. This position emphasizes effective communication and teamwork, ensuring a clean, safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School Graduate.
• Experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or current enrollment in a Sterile Processing Certification program.
• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within 1 Year.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles, and sterilizes instrumentation.
• Operates departmental equipment according to guidelines.
• Maintains quality control through documentation.
• Communicates customer needs effectively.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Quality control

Customer service

Team communication

Education

High School Graduate

Sterile Processing Certification

Surgical Technologist experience

Job description

Job ID: R-13407 Job Type: Full time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager, the Sterile Processing Technician processes the instrumentation utilized in the operating room and ancillary areas according to regulatory standards and appropriate internal standards. The role provides and customer-focused service to all Health System team members, leadership and medical staff and to the patients/visitors.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to national guidelines and internal standards.
• Operates departmental equipment within appropriate guidelines/policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates high levels of quality control by following departmental policies/procedures and thorough documentation of sterilization process.
• Effectively prioritizes and communicates customer needs within the department and with customers.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Understands and identifies instrumentation and equipment utilized in all customer areas.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager related to Sterile Processing.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist experience or current enrollment or completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 or more years experience as Sterile Processing Technician

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) (DO NOT USE) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 1 Year

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician(CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) upon Hire

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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Location

• Clinical Support, Kansas City, Kansas, United States Remove