Sterile Processing Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Become a part of our team as a full-time Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift in Topeka, KS.

• Flourish: We provide our team with opportunities for career advancement, educational assistance, and resources that promote your health, learning, and financial stability.
• People-Centric: Your well-being is our priority, offering paid time off, extensive health benefits, and a nurturing, inclusive culture where you are appreciated and supported.
• Enhance Healthcare: We leverage cutting-edge technology to empower our staff and improve patient care.

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has a long-standing tradition of compassionate care since 1909, featuring 378 licensed beds, a legacy of innovation, and robust community backing.

• Oversee the decontamination, proper assembly, and sterile processing of all instruments utilized in the operating room and specialty clinics.
• Exhibit knowledge of the procedures necessary for decontaminating and terminally sterilizing instruments while implementing protective measures.
• Adhere to all infection control protocols regarding the cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Comprehend and follow established sterilization practices for all instruments to ensure they are properly and safely sterilized.
• Assist in managing the operating room schedule by effectively prioritizing instrument set requirements, including those from ancillary departments.
• Maintain accurate records of instrument sets and pouches on the appropriate sterilization documentation.

Essential Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a Sterile Processing training program.
• Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, sterilization techniques, and infection control standards.