Surgical Sterile Processing Tech | Instrument Specialist

Southwest Medical Center, Inc.; Liberal, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Medical Center, Inc. in Liberal, KS, is seeking a diligent Sterile Technician to support decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.

You will routinely scrub, gown, and prepare sterile fields, run test loads, and log verification while collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and techs to ensure case readiness. The role requires a High School diploma, Basic Life Support, and either completion of a sterile processing program or enrollment; prior sterile

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support required.
• Completion or enrollment in sterile processing program preferred.
• Previous sterile processing experience or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical equipment.
• Operate sterilization tools and verify sterility with logs and biological indicators.
• Maintain sterile storage and ensure infection control standards are followed.
• Work with surgeons, nurses, and surgical techs to ensure availability of sterile equipment for each case.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock instruments as needed.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Team coordination

Infection control

Patient safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing program enrollment/completion preferred

Job description

Southwest Medical Center, Inc. in Liberal, KS, is seeking a diligent Sterile Technician to support decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.

You will routinely scrub, gown, and prepare sterile fields, run test loads, and log verification while collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and techs to ensure case readiness. The role requires a High School diploma, Basic Life Support, and either completion of a sterile processing program or enrollment; prior sterile