Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care - PRN

Job Description The Opportunity: 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. Shift: PRN Essential Functions: 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 Follows and understands instructions, seeks clarification of duties when needed. Experience: One year of healthcare experience preferred If you have experience in one of the below areas, you could be a great fit: Surgical Technologist Surg Tech Surgical Technician Surgical Assistant Completion of a Surgical Tech Program Scrub Tech Operating Room (OR) Tech Surgical Assistant Ob Tech Non – Certified Surgical Tech Surgery Operating Room (OR) Tech 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 Why Saint Luke’s? We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees: Medical health plans Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans Retirement contributions Employee Assistance Program Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Job Details PRN Swing (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes Are you interested in staying up to date on openings at Saint Luke’s Health System? Simply sign up for job alerts at https://careers.saintlukeskc.org/job-alerts When we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings. If you are a current Saint Luke's Health System employee, please apply through your Workday account by typing "Find Jobs" in the top left corner search bar. You can also follow the link below to the current internal career site to apply. http://www.myworkday.com/saintlukes/d/task/1422$1011.htmld