Sterile Processing Technician Cohort

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Kansas City, MO

7d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care supports trauma, transplant, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery service lines. The technician decontaminates, disinfects, cleans, sterilizes, and/or packages supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturer and regulatory guidelines and maintains appropriate documentation. The role also includes regular testing to ensure equipment used in daily processing functions properly. IAHCSMM certification is preferred but not required.

This is a full-time night-shift position scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Requirements

• One year of experience is listed in the job requirements.
• One year of healthcare experience is preferred.
• IAHCSMM certification is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Surgical Technologist, Surg Tech, Surgical Technician, Surgical Assistant, Scrub Tech, Operating Room (OR) Tech, Ob Tech, or Non-Certified Surgical Tech.
• Completion of a Surgical Tech Program.

Responsibilities

• Pre-clean soiled instruments at the point of care.
• Don and doff personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Soak instruments in enzymatic detergent and scrub all instrument surfaces.
• Use standard washers and ultrasonic washers according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Complete the final rinse using appropriate solutions.
• Inspect instruments for proper maintenance.
• Package items for sterilization and autoclaving.
• Complete and log required biological tests, with appropriate follow-up when a test fails.
• Test autoclaves, sterilizers, and other equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Operate autoclave and sterilizer equipment according to guidelines, including removing equipment from service when appropriate.
• Maintain storage areas for sterilized items and protect package integrity according to regulatory guidelines.
• Transport instruments appropriately according to their clean or dirty status.
• Follow and understand instructions and seek clarification of duties when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical health plans
• Continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Leave of absence, PTO, extended sick leave, and various welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed