Sterile Processing Technician
Overland Park, KS - USA
Job Summary
**Hours for this position are Mon-Fri 3:00PM-11:30PM**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Decontaminates assembles and sterilizes instrumentation according to national guidelines and internal standards.
- Operates departmental equipment within appropriate guidelines/policies/procedures.
- Demonstrates high levels of quality control by following departmental policies/procedures and thorough documentation of sterilization process.
- Effectively prioritizes and communicates customer needs within the department and with customers.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Understands and identifies instrumentation and equipment utilized in all customer areas.
- Performs other assigned duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager related to Sterile Processing.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate or GED
- Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist experience or current enrollment or completion of a Sterile Processing Certification or Surgical Tech program
Required Licensure and Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician(CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 1 Year
Preferred Licensure and Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician(CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) upon Hire
- Certificate or Degree from a Surgical Tech Program
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .
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About Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.