Central Sterile Processing Technician

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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: 7:00a - 4:00p

Location: St. Mary's Ambulatory Surgical Center - Blue Springs, MO

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

Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

• Sick leave accrual

** 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

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; 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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