Sterile Processing Tech
Job Summary
As the Sterile Processing Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by assisting with the care of patients through providing properly cleaned, sterilized and highly disinfected instruments and supplies.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment
- Demonstrate awareness of appropriate sterilization methods needed for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of high level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
- Maintain accurate records for PM’s for equipment and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
- Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
- Maintain operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
- Monitor all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use
- Perform required quality controls e.g. Bowie Dick, DART, Biological Monitoring, Disinfecting Solution Efficacy Testing, Test Strips
Benefits
Surgicenter of Kansas City, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Legacy of excellence – Join a team at Missouri’s first licensed freestanding outpatient surgery center with decades of trusted care
- Modern, high-volume environment – Work in a state-of-the-art facility performing 400+ cases monthly across orthopedic and urology specialties
- Commitment to quality – Be part of a Joint Commission-accredited center recognized as a top performer within HCA Healthcare
- HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times
What You Will Do
Test operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
Maintain accurate records for PM’s for equipment and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
Monitor and record all test loads and sterilization cycles and report any deviation from normal functioning to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
Maintain operational efficiency of Instrumentation prior to reprocessing and report problems to OR Coordinator or Nurse Manager
Maintain all instrumentation for proper sterilization prior to releasing for use
Perform required quality controls e.g. Bowie Dick, DART, Biological Monitoring, Disinfecting Solution Efficacy Testing, Test Strips