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Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing - FT - Day
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The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing medical instrumentation and equipment used in clinical and surgical procedures. They must ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and maintain accurate records of all decontamination and sterilization activities.
A Brief Overview The Sterile Processing Technician, is a health care professional who will be responsible for preparing, assembling, cleaning and sterilizing all instrumentation and some equipment used in medical exams, surgeries and other clinical procedures. They will ensure strict adherence to sterilization processes and assure that instruments, equipment, and supplies are safe for reuse across patient care. The Sterile Processing Technician must demonstrate the ability to perform at a high level of skill all functions as described below.
Experience Qualifications Experience in a acute care hospital setting. Preferred Experience in surgery environment. Preferred Sterile processing experience. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA Preferred
What you will do Demonstrates proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization.
Performs precautions and actions for steam and Sterrad sterilization methods.
Performs appropriate decontamination practices based on written manufactures instructions for use (MIFU) and safety protocols.
Works as part of a team, self-motivated and adaptable to change.
Performs biological testing procedures.
Demonstrates instrument/Set and Equipment identification.
Operates equipment appropriate to the job role.
Performs record keeping and reporting procedures related to decontamination and sterilization.
Maintains a clean, professional and safe work area.
Performs work accurately and efficiently to avoid re-work and errors.
Re-stocks shelves in Sterile Storage and other areas to maintain defined Par levels of all supplies, instrument trays and other items maintained in inventory.
Communicates process or equipment problems immediately to appropriate leadership.
Follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.
Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned
Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Candidates should have experience in an acute care hospital setting, with preference given to those with surgery or sterile processing experience. A Certified Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) certification is preferred.
Market context
In Kansas, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient coordination, discharge planning, and connecting families with resources, so demand tends to follow hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer social work training plus medical-field experience and may favor licensure such as LMSW or LSCSW. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, license status, and any relevant medical experience before applying.