Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care

SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

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Saint Luke's Hospital 4401 Wornall Rd Until 9/28/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Job Description​

Are you an experienced Sterile Processing Tech looking for a FT day shift opportunity? Apply now!

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: Full-Time Day Shift Sterile Processing Tech – Complex Care 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekend call requirements.

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:

1 year

Diploma

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

About this role

Summary

Supports sterilization of surgical instruments, ensures equipment functionality, maintains documentation, and follows safety guidelines.

Job title

Sterile Processing Technician Complex Care

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Kansas City, MO, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

sterile processingautoclavePPEinstrument cleaningbiological testing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

sterile processinginstrument sterilizationautoclavinghospital equipment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

On-site City