
Sterile Processing Technician
Required skills
- Sterile Processing
- AORN Standards of Practice
- AAMI
- Joint Commission
- APIC standards
- instrument sets
- surgery trays
- patient safety
- process driven
Nice to have
- continuous learning
- new technology
- advanced procedures
- detailed professionals
Role summary
Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a PRN Sterile Processing Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for the processing, sterilization, and documentation of patient care supplies, instruments, and equipment in accordance with industry standards. The technician will prepare and assemble instrument sets, verify instrument function, and ensure quality execution for patient safety and departmental efficiency. The position requires 1 year of applicable experience and a diploma. The team emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and a patient-first approach.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
As a Sterile Processing Technician at Saint Luke’s Health System, you will have the opportunity to expand your skill sets, work in a challenging fast-paced environment and the support for continuous learning and professional development. This is a tight knit team that supports one another and learns from each other. This position will give you the opportunity to do more with your career.
The Work:
• Responsible for the processing, sterilization, and documentation related to sterility of patient care supplies instruments and equipment used throughout the hospital in accordance with the AORN Standards of Practice
• Prepares and assembles instrument sets and surgery trays using count sheets
• Verifies proper function and integrity of instruments
• Labels instruments correctly and returns them to their proper location
• Efficient in the quality execution of instrumentation that is directly related to patient safety and department efficiencies
• Familiar with AAMI Joint Commission and APIC standards related to infection control
This position is PRN.
To be successful in this position, you will need to have confidence in your abilities and strong communication skills. You will rotate through the various stations allowing you to learn all aspects of sterile processing. As a leader in healthcare, we are constantly bringing in new technology and advanced procedures. You will need to embrace these changes and get excited about learning a new skill. We are looking for detailed professionals who are process driven and understands the importance of keeping the patient safe. You must put the patient first in everything you do and always follow processes exactly.
Why Saint Luke’s?
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.
• Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees, go to https://careers.saintlukeskc.org/homepage/#benefits to find out more.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 yearDiplomaJob Details
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