Sterile Processing Tech

Overview Join our team as an eveining shift, PRN, Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) in Topeka, KS. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better   • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team:   • The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. Responsibilities • Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly and sterile processing of all instruments used in the operating room and ambulatory/specialty clinics. • Demonstrates an understanding of procedures required for decontamination and terminal sterilization of instrumentation while instituting protective measures. • Practices all infection control standards regarding proper cleaning and sterilization of all instrumentation. • Understands and follows defined sterilization practices for all instrumentation to assure proper and approved sterilization. • Assists in the facilitation of the OR schedule by proper prioritizing of instrument set needs, including ancillary departments. • Track instrument sets and pouches on the proper sterilization record. Qualifications Job Requirements: • High school or equivalent education. Preferred Job Requirements • Completion of a Sterile Processing training program • Certified Sterile Processing Tech • Knowledge of instrumentation, sterilization methods, and infection control practices. • Responsible for decontamination, correct assembly and sterile processing of all instruments used in the operating room and ambulatory/specialty clinics. • Demonstrates an understanding of procedures required for decontamination and terminal sterilization of instrumentation while instituting protective measures. • Practices all infection control standards regarding proper cleaning and sterilization of all instrumentation. • Understands and follows defined sterilization practices for all instrumentation to assure proper and approved sterilization. • Assists in the facilitation of the OR schedule by proper prioritizing of instrument set needs, including ancillary departments. • Track instrument sets and pouches on the proper sterilization record. Job Requirements: • High school or equivalent education. Preferred Job Requirements • Completion of a Sterile Processing training program • Certified Sterile Processing Tech • Knowledge of instrumentation, sterilization methods, and infection control practices.