Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System seeks a Full-Time Sterile Processing Technician in Kansas City to ensure the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments. The role requires attention to detail and involves critical tasks to support various surgical services. Join a compassionate team dedicated to exceptional patient care and contribute to skill development and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and skill development

Compassionate and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of Sterile Processing Tech experience preferred.
• Experience in SPD, SPT, or similar roles is advantageous.
• Students in Sterile Processing programs or related fields are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Processing, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Maintaining proper documentation of processes.
• Operating sterilizers and performing biological tests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Processing instruments

Decontamination

Sterilization

Documentation

Education

IAHCSMM certification (preferred)

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Saint Luke’s is seeking a Full-Time Sterile Processing Tech – Complex Care (Day Shift) at Saint Luke's Hospital (4401 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO).

Position Details:

• Night Shift Hours: Mon-Fri (11pm - 7:30am)
• Processing instruments used in surgical procedures
• Cleaning soiled instruments (decontamination)
• Sterilizing and storing sterile instruments
• Documentation of processes
• High attention to detail

Experience:

• Sterile Processing Tech experience preferred

If you have experience in one of these areas, you could be a great fit:

• SPD, SPT
• Sterile Processing and Surgical Tech Student or Program
• Medical Equipment Preparer
• Central Service Tech
• Distribution Tech
• Medical Instrument Tech
• Sterilization, autoclave

Why Join Us?

Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team.

Opportunities for growth and skill development, including cross-training.

Next Steps:

If selected for an interview, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screening.

The Sterile Processing Technician supports trauma, transplant, neuro surgery, and cardiovascular surgery service lines by decontaminating, disinfecting, cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging supplies and instruments according to manufacturer and regulatory guidelines. The technician also performs testing to ensure equipment functionality and maintains proper documentation. IAHCSMM certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include:

• Pre-cleaning of instruments at the point of care
• Donning/Doffing PPE
• Soaking instruments in enzymatic detergent
• Scrubbing instrument surfaces
• Using washers and ultrasonic washers per manufacturer instructions
• Final rinsing
• Inspecting instruments
• Packaging for sterilization and autoclaving
• Completing biological tests and logging results
• Testing sterilizers and equipment
• Operating sterilizers according to guidelines
• Storing sterilized items properly
• Transporting instruments appropriately
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Experience: Less than 1 year preferred

Join Saint Luke’s

Our 12,000 employees strive to provide exceptional patient care in a diverse and inclusive environment. Saint Luke’s is Kansas City’s only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system. Join us to make a difference and advance your career.

Equal Opportunity Employer