Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead-Night

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy in Kansas City is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead for night shift to supervise decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing of instrumentation.

This role requires CRCST and CIS/CHL/CER certifications within 2 years of hire, a HS diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years in OR sterile processing, and the ability to lead a dedicated team while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years experience in OR sterile processing or Central Sterile reprocessing.
• CRCST required upon hire.
• CIS/CHL/CER within 2 years of hire required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRCST Certification

CIS Certification

CHL Certification

CER Certification

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead-Night

Location: Adele Hall

Work Hours: 2200-0830

Work Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

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, manufacturers instructions

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

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 Experience in OR sterile processing or Central Sterile reprocessing
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required Upon Hire
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or Certified Endoscope Reprocesser (CER) within 2 years of hire Required

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

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

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

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 the 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.