Sterile Processing Tech

Job Title

Sterile Processing Technician

Location

Kansas City, MO | Tertiary Care Hospital

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Friday–Sunday | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 18:45–07:15

Key Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment using chemical agents, washers, and sterilizers
• Assemble and inspect surgical sets and trays across multiple service lines including orthopedics, neurology, cardiovascular, laparoscopic, robotics, urology, plastics, dental, ear/nose/throat, and general surgery
• Execute sterilization wrapping procedures in accordance with established protocols in a high-acuity, fast-paced Level 1 Trauma environment
• Support an average daily tray volume of approximately 250 trays
• Float between departments, units, and facilities as needed to meet operational demands
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for up to 5 hours

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sterile processing experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Active BLS certification required
• Active CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA certification required
• Proficiency with chemical agents for decontamination, disinfectants, washers/sterilizers, and sterilization wrapping procedures
• Charting experience with Epic required; pre-start Epic training modules must be completed prior to start date
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiovascular service lines strongly preferred
• Familiarity with robotic surgical instrument processing
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma or high-acuity tertiary care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a 5-time Magnet-recognized, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with a nationally recognized reputation for clinical excellence
• Complimentary on-site parking available