Job Description​

The Opportunity:  The Sterile Processing Technician supports the surgery service lines to decontaminate, disinfect, clean, sterilize, and/or appropriately package supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturer's and regulatory guidelines as well as 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. IAHCSMM certification preferred but not required. The Sterile Processing Technician supports the surgery service lines.

Position Details:

Shift: 2-10:30

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 healthcare experience preferred

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

Surgical Technologist Surg TechSurgical Technician Surgical AssistantCompletion of a Surgical Tech ProgramScrub Tech Operating Room (OR) Tech Surgical Assistant Ob TechNon – Certified Surgical Tech Surgery Operating Room (OR) Tech

Why Join Us?

Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring teamGrowth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)

Next Steps:

If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen

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 plansContinuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursementLeave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plansRetirement contributionsEmployee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Job DetailsFull Time

Evening (United States of America)

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.