Sterile Processing Technician Cohort

Saint Luke's North Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plans

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Luke's North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the night shift. The role supports trauma, transplant, neuro, and cardiovascular surgery services by decontaminating, disinfecting, and packaging instruments per guidelines.

Responsibilities include testing equipment, maintaining documentation, and ensuring sterile items meet quality standards. IAHCSMM certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• IAHCSMM certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with instrument pre-cleaning and packaging is a plus.
• Ability to follow regulatory guidelines and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Pre-cleaning of soiled instruments at the point of care.
• Donning/Doffing of PPE.
• Soaking of instruments in enzymatic detergent.
• Scrubbing of all instrument surfaces.
• Operating washers and ultrasonic washers per manufacturer guidance.
• Final rinse and inspection of instruments.
• Packaging items for sterilization and autoclaving.
• Maintain storage areas and protect package integrity per guidelines.
• Transport instruments between areas based on clean/dirty status.
• Follow instructions and seek clarification when needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

PPE protocols

Instrument decontamination

Education

Surgical Tech Program

Tools

Autoclave

Ultrasonic Washer

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity: The Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care supports the trauma, transplant, neuro surgery and cardiovascular surgery service lines to decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and/or appropriately package supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturer's and regulatory guidelines as well as maintains proper documentation of such. Additionally, the Sterile Processing Technician will regularly perform testing in order to ensure proper functionality of equipment utilized in daily processing duties. IAHCSMM certification preferred but not required. The Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care supports the trauma, transplant, neuro surgery and cardiovascular surgery service lines.

Position Details

Full-time, night shift, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Essential Functions

• Pre-cleaning of soiled instruments at the point of care
• Donning/Doffing of PPE
• Soaking of instruments in enzymatic detergent
• Scrubbing of all instrument surfaces
• Utilizing standard washers and ultrasonic washers according to manufacturer recommendations
• Completing of final rinse using appropriate solutions
• Inspecting instruments for proper maintenance
• Packaging of items for sterilization and autoclaving
• Ensuring required biological tests are completed and logged with appropriate follow up when failure occurs
• Testing of autoclave/sterilizer and/or other equipment to ensure proper functionality
• Operating autoclave/sterilizer equipment per guidelines including removing from service when appropriate
• Maintaining storage areas for sterilized items while protecting package integrity per regulatory guidelines
• Transporting of instruments in appropriate manner based on clean/dirty status
• Other duties as assigned
• Follows and understands instructions, seeks clarification of duties when needed.

Experience

• One year of healthcare experience preferred
• If you have experience in one of the below areas, you could be a great fit:
• Surgical Technologist
• Surg Tech
• Surgical Technician
• Surgical Assistant
• Completion of a Surgical Tech Program
• Scrub Tech
• Operating Room (OR) Tech
• Surgical Assistant
• Ob Tech
• Non - Certified Surgical Tech
• Surgery
• Operating Room (OR) Tech

Why Saint Luke's?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Job Details

Full Time

Swing (United States of America)