-Central Sterile Tech

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for a PRN, per diem role. The technician will decontaminate, prepare and sterilize trays and instruments, manage supply inventory, and perform data entry and charge batching within the Medical Supplies department.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 2+ years in a Central Sterile role, and certifications such as Central Supply and BLS are preferred. This position is on-site with a variable shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for new hires.
• Two years’ experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Central Supply Certified certification preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, preparation and sterilization of Central Sterile trays and instruments.
• Manage inventory and restock supplies; perform computer data entry and patient charge batching.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department locations and access all facility areas; communicate clearly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

• Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
• Location: Aurora, IL, 60506

Overview

• Department: Medical Supplies
• Schedule: PRN
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
• Location: Aurora, IL, 60506

Responsibilities

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies, computer data entry and patient charge card batching. Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Central Supply Certified certification, preferred
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate, preferred

Facility Specific Requirements (as Applicable Required)

• At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate.
• Central Supply Certified certification required
• Central Supply Certified certification required within two years from date of hire at designated facilities

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $22.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf