Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension • Wichita, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Via Christi, St Francis is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for their Sterile Processing department. This is a full-time position with a rotating shift. Associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through an academic partnership with Wichita State University. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture grounded in service, growth, care, and connection, recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Preferred.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate surgical readiness by meticulously inspecting and assembling instrument sets, ensuring every tool is functional and high-quality before it enters the OR.
• Master complex sterilization technology to decontaminate and process equipment, strictly following safety protocols to eliminate the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Safeguard the surgical workflow by precisely managing inventory and case carts, ensuring our surgeons always have the exact tools they need, exactly when they need them.
• Uphold a culture of excellence through collaborative quality audits, providing peer feedback that maintains our department's gold standard of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees