Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care

Job Description​ Saint Luke’s is seeking a Full-Time Sterile Processing Tech – Complex Care (Night Shift) OR department at Saint Luke's Hospital (4401 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO) Position Details: Night Shift Hours: Processing instruments that are used in procedures in the operating room Cleaning soiled instruments (decontamination) sterilizing instruments, storing sterile instruments Documentation of processes High attention to detail Experience: Sterile Processing Tech experience If you have experience in one of the below areas, you could be a great fit: SPD, SPT Sterile Processing and Surgical Tech Student or Program Medical Equipment Preparer Central Service Tech Distribution Tech Medical Instrument Tech Sterilization, autoclave Why Join Us? Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team Growth 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 The Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care supports the trauma, transplant, neuro surgery and cardiovascular 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 Complex Care supports the trauma, transplant, neuro surgery and cardiovascular surgery service lines. 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 Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Job Details Full Time Night (United States of America)