CS Aide

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Central Sterile Aide to support patient-centered care by pre-cleaning, cleaning, assembling, packaging, and reprocessing reusable medical devices across Mercy sites.

The position requires English fluency, basic math, and strong teamwork. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow safety guidelines, and participate in mandatory trainings is essential.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.
• Perform simple math.
• Able to work with frequent interruptions and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transports, cleans, and packages reusable medical devices (e.g. scopes, surgical instruments, probes, containers).
• Understands reprocessing concepts and workflow.
• Transports both dirty and clean instruments to/from end user areas.
• Packages instruments.
• Cleans reusable instrumentation.
• Completes initial and annual competencies as required by the department.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
• Assists vendors with loaner trays as necessary.
• Provides coverage across all Mercy sites of care as required by the department.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

English fluency

Basic math

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by pre-cleaning, cleaning, assembling, packaging and reprocessing of reusable medical devices. The Central Sterile Aide must have high integrity, the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing area, and the willingness to support/work in many areas of the organization.Job DescriptionJob Duties/Essential FunctionsJob DutiesTransports, cleans, and packages reusable medical devices (e.g. scopes, surgical instruments, probes, containers).Understands reprocessing concepts and workflow.Transports both dirty and clean instruments to/from end user areas.Packages instruments.Cleans reusable instrumentation.Completes initial and annual competencies as required by the department.Attends mandatory staff meetings and in-services.Assists vendors with loaner trays as necessary.Provides coverage across all Mercy sites of care as required by the department.General understanding of processes and department workflow.Learns/Utilizes wrapping methods and packaging processes for instrumentation.Follows policy and procedures set forth by the department and organization.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.Perform simple math.Able to work with frequent interruptions and handle multiple tasks.Have excellent customer service skills and be a team player.Professional ExperiencePrefer candidate with professional work experience.Medical background preferred.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationN/APhysical RequirementsMedium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.