Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the technical duties of the sterile processing staff. This role involves supervising decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of patient care instruments to ensure safe processing practices.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3-5 years of experience in sterile processing, with required certifications such as Certified Registered Central Service Technician upon hire. Starting pay begins at $23.02/hr, depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years experience in OR sterile processing.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician required upon hire.
• Certification in instrument management or leadership within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in sterilization and processing duties.
• Assist with inventory maintenance of sterilized instruments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for sterilization.

Skills

Supervision

Decontamination

Sterilization

Inventory Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

3-5 years experience in OR sterile processing

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Overview

Supervises the sterile processing staff in their technical duties in decontamination, high level disinfection (HLD), sterilization, and storage of instrumentation and equipment used in patient care. Follows regulatory standards and manufacturers instructions.

Responsibilities

• Essential Function: Supervises staff in performance of technical duties including decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing of reusable patient care items.
• Essential Function: Assists with inventory maintenance of sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies, supporting safe and efficient patient care.
• Essential Function: Follows regulatory governing standards and practices for HLD/sterilization, ensuring safe processing, handling, transport, and storage of patient care instrumentation.
• Describe Essential Function: Performs secretary/clerical functions.
• Describe Essential Function: Follows regulatory and industry standards ensuring maintenance of a safe environment while promoting efficiency of operations.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years experience in OR sterile processing or Central Sterile reprocessing
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician
• One of the following: Certified Instrument Specialist, Certified Healthcare Leader, Certified Endoscope Reprocessor required upon hire
• Employees must obtain Certified Instrument Specialist or equivalent within 730 days
• Employees must obtain Certified Healthcare Leader or equivalent within 730 days
• Employees must obtain Certified Endoscope Reprocessor or equivalent within 730 days
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required Upon Hire
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) within 2 years of hire Required

Starting Pay

The pay range for this job begins at $23.02/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

EEO/Disclaimers

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children\'s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.