Sterile Processing Technician, FT Days

Allied Health Professionals Lawrence, Kansas


Description

    

    

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm   

Something special starts here.    

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.   

You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:   

  • Join a team that cares about the community
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
  • Professional development and recognition
  • Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.   

The Sterile Processing Technician works as an integral part of the operating room team by performing all tasks associated with the processing of surgical instruments and medical devices for surgical procedures. This includes the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization/high level disinfection; monitoring of environmental conditions, sterilization processes,  assembly and dispatching of surgical equipment, case carts and emergency carts; and helps to maintain inventory and ordering of sterile processing supplies. This position is great for a current sterile processing tech who has or is seeking to be CRCST certified. 
 
Responsibilities   

  • Prepares instrumentation and uses appropriate sterilization methods.
  • Pulls surgery case carts daily and on call.
  • Purging waste from equipment and sterilizing all tools according to specific protocols.
  • Performs appropriate decontamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Organizes inventory and ensures stock for proper tools for all procedures.
  • Checks  surgical equipment for leaks, broken or loose parts, or other defects.
  • Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications   

Required:   

  • High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:   

  • One year as Sterile Processing Tech
  • Central Registered Certified Central Service Technician (CRCST) certified

Our Cultural Beliefs   

Patient First. We consider the patient first in everything we do.   

Better Together. We actively strive to be a diverse LMH Health team that works together to achieve excellence.   

Listen/Speak Up. We embrace a diverse culture of open, respectful, well-intended communication where we listen, share, and value ideas to create equitable solutions.   

Innovate! We actively explore new ideas and approach change with agility and an open mind.   

Own It/Solve It. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and we collaborate for solutions.   

In Joy. We create a workplace that is both fun and meaningful.   

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all to apply. Employment is decided on the basis of experience and qualifications that meet the business need.