We are seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician, also referred to as our Sterilization Technician, Sterile Tech, Central Supply Tech or SPD Processor. The Sterilization Technician plays a critical role in maintaining patient safety in our hospital.  The Sterile Tech ensure surgical instruments, equipment and medical devices are properly cleaned, sterilized and ready to use. They prevent infection and ensure sterile conditions are met throughout the hospital.  

Shift’s Available:  Days  

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 8-hour shift – 7:30am to 3:30pm 

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

** If you have experience as a Central Sterile Processing Technician, Sterilization Technician Central Service Technician or SPD Processor you are encouraged to apply!  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of central sterile trays, instruments and equipment 

• Receive used surgical instruments and equipment from various hospital units and manually clean them using enzymatic solutions and brushes to remove blood, tissue, and other contaminants 

• Carefully inspect instruments for damage or malfunction, assemble surgical trays according to specific procedure guidelines, and replace or report any defective or missing items 

• Operate sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ethylene oxide gas sterilizers, and hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers, ensuring proper loading, cycle selection, and accurate documentation for each sterilization run 

• Maintain detailed records of sterilization logs, biological indicator results, and equipment maintenance while adhering to infection control, OSHA, AAMI, and Joint Commission standards, and actively participating in quality assurance and instrument tracking systems 

Education and Work Experience

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital setting
• Central Supply Certified Certification

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

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