CS Technician I - Non-Certified

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Baltimore seeks an experienced Central Sterile Technician to support patient-centered care by ensuring reusable medical devices are properly tracked, decontaminated, sterilized, stored and distributed across the organization.

This role requires adherence to safety guidelines, ability to work with interruptions, and proactive communication; a high school diploma is preferred and CRCST exam or sterilization course is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.
• Perform simple math.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Follows safety guidelines and reports hazards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing instruments for sterilization.
• Oversee sterilization processes.
• Transport and store sterile items.
• Operate equipment used in Sterile Processing.
• Maintain accurate inventory control.
• Uphold environmental standards and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow safety guidelines and report incidents.

Skills

English fluency

Mathematics

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Learn concepts

Education

High School Diploma

CRCST exam or Sterilization course preferred

Job description

Work Shift

Evening Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by providing exceptional, quality services. Central Sterile supports many areas of the organization whose schedule is based on emergent needs and while rare, it may be required to work hours outside of your regular schedule. This position is responsible for ensuring that all reusable medical devices throughout the organization are properly tracked, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized or high-level disinfected (HLD), stored, and distributed in a quality and timely manner.

Job Description

Job Duties/Essential Functions

• Job Duties

• Preparing Instruments:

• Sterilization Process:

• Transportation and Storage:

• Equipment Use:

• Inventory Control:

• Environmental Standards:

• Other Duties:

• 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 Abilities

• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.

• Perform simple math.

• Able to work withfrequent interruptions and handle multiple tasks.

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.

• Good verbal and written communication skills as needed for the job, being concise by phone, intercom and in person.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little or no supervision while maintaining integrity.

• Able to learn concepts and apply them to his/her work.

• Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.

Professional Experience

• 6 months of sterilization in a healthcare setting preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.

• Completion of provisional Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) Exam or Sterilization course preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Current valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, own transportation required.

Physical Requirements

Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

_ Mercy 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.