Job Description

The Opportunity: The Sterile Processing Technician will support the Main Surgery department by decontaminating, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and equipment according to manufacturer IFU, regulatory guidelines, system policy and maintains proper documentation of such. Additionally, the Sterile Processing Technician will regularly perform testing in order to ensure proper functionality of equipment utilized in daily processing duties. HSPA (IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification preferred but not required.

Position Details: Shift: PRN, mostly evenings.

Essential Functions:

• Pre-cleaning of soiled instruments at the point of care
• Donning/Doffing of PPE
• Soaking of instruments in enzymatic detergent
• Scrubbing of all instrument surfaces
• Utilizing standard washers and ultrasonic washers according to manufacturer recommendations
• Completing of final rinse using appropriate solutions
• Inspecting instruments for proper maintenance
• Packaging of items for sterilization and autoclaving
• Ensuring required biological tests are completed and logged with appropriate follow up when failure occurs
• Testing of autoclave/sterilizer and/or other equipment to ensure proper functionality
• Operating autoclave/sterilizer equipment per guidelines including removing from service when appropriate
• Maintaining storage areas for sterilized items while protecting package integrity per regulatory guidelines
• Transporting of instruments in appropriate manner based on clean/dirty status
• Other duties as assigned
• Follows and understands instructions, seeks clarification of duties when needed.

Experience:

One year of sterile processing experience preferred

If you have experience in one of the below areas, you could be a great fit:

• • Surgical Technologist
  • Surgical Assistant
  • Operating Room (OR) Tech
  • Operating Room (OR) Tech
  • OB Tech

Why Saint Luke's?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• 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

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Job Details

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.