Sterile Processing Technician (Indian Creek-Evening Shift)

The University of Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Overland Park, KS is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for the Indian Creek-Evening Shift. The role processes instrumentation for the OR and related areas, following national guidelines and internal standards.

You will ensure quality control, document sterilization steps, and support a safe, clean work environment. Under the Sterile Processing Manager, you will prioritize customer needs, coordinate with staff, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes instrumentation per guidelines.
• Operates departmental equipment and documents processes.
• Maintains clean, safe work environment and communicates customer needs.

Skills

Sterile Processing experience

Surgical Technologist experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification

Surgical Tech program

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician (Indian Creek-Evening Shift) page is loaded## Sterile Processing Technician (Indian Creek-Evening Shift)locations: Overland Park, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-58077# Position TitleSterile Processing Technician (Indian Creek-Evening Shift)Evenings - Full TimeIndian 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* *.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the and signing the agreement to the DRP.We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.