Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the Complex Care team to decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and package supplies and equipment in alignment with regulatory guidelines. The role includes testing equipment and maintaining documentation to ensure sterile readiness across trauma, transplant, neuro surgery and cardiovascular surgery service lines.

The position is full-time with night shifts (11p-7a) across weekdays, requiring 3-5 years of applicable experience and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years applicable experience in sterile processing or related field.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-cleaning of soiled instruments at point of care.
• Donning/Doffing of PPE.
• Soaking of instruments in enzymatic detergent.
• Scrubbing of instrument surfaces.
• Operating washers and ultrasonic washers per manufacturer guidelines.
• Final rinse using appropriate solutions.
• Inspecting instruments for maintenance.
• Packaging for sterilization and autoclaving.
• Documenting biological tests and follow-up on failures.
• Testing autoclave/sterilizer to ensure functionality.
• Maintaining storage areas and ensuring package integrity.
• Transporting instruments based on clean/dirty status.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

CRCST Certification

Job description

Job Description

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.

Shift

Full-time

Nights M-F 11p-7a

Job 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
• 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

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: 3-5 years

Cert Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)