• Instrument Processing Team Leader

    Truman Medical Centers (Kansas City, MO)


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    Instrument Processing Team Leader

     

    101 Truman Medical Center

     

    Job Location

     

    UH Lakewood Medical Center

     

    Kansas City, Missouri

     

    Department

     

    Sterile Processing UHLMC

    Position Type

    Full time

     

    Work Schedule

     

    varied

     

    Hours Per Week

     

    40

    Job Description

    •** **Sterile Processing Team Lead – Behind Every Great Surgery is a Great SPD Team** **🛠️🩺

     

    If you're passionate about precision, patient safety, and helping the surgical team stay fully equipped and ready, this role is for you.

     

    As a **Sterile Processing Team Lead** , you’ll bring your deep understanding of SPD functions to the front lines of surgical support. From **decontamination and sterilization** to **instrument processing and case cart assembly** , you’ll ensure every tool is where it should be — clean, sterile, and ready to go.

     

    You’ll also serve as a **charge person on alternating weekends** , helping lead the workflow and support your team in real time. On-call duties are shared with fellow Team Leaders, so you’ll act as a go-to resource when questions or challenges arise.

     

    •** **What You Need:

    + High school diploma or GED

    + Certification as a Central Service Technician **OR** completion of an accredited Surgical Tech program– OR – at least **5 years of instrument tech experience** in an OR setting

    + Strong communication skills

    + Able to lift up to 50 lbs and push up to 150 lbs

    + Proven leadership ability — you're someone others trust to guide the team

    + Working knowledge of computers, including **Microsoft Word and Excel**

    • Preferred But Not Required:

    + Experience as a **scrub tech** or **instrument technician** (1 year or more)

    + Previous **supervisory experience** in a clinical or surgical setting

    Why You’ll Love This Role:

    + Be part of the critical backbone of surgical care

    + Lead by example and support team success

    + Gain leadership experience in a hands-on, fast-paced environment

    + Make a direct impact on patient safety and outcomes

     

    This is more than just a support role — it’s a leadership position where **your attention to detail and teamwork keep surgeries running smoothly** .

     

    Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

     

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