Sterile Processing Technician (Indian Creek-Evening Shift)

The University of Kansas Health System; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to process instrumentation for the operating room and ancillary areas, following regulatory and internal standards. The Evening shift at Indian Creek Main offers patient-focused service to health system teams and medical staff.

Under supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager, you will decontaminate, assemble and sterilize instrumentation, operate department equipment per guidelines, and document

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist experience or enrollment/completion of a Sterile Processing Certification or Surgical Tech program.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Position Title Sterile Processing Technician (Indian Creek-Evening Shift) Evenings - Full Time Indian Creek Main

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 or GED Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist experience or current enrollment or completion of a Sterile Processing Certification or Surgical Tech program

Required Licensure and Certification

Certified Registered Central Service Technician(CRCST) - 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 Certificate or Degree from a Surgical Tech Program

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-58077

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.