Decontam. Specialist-Lead

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in St. Louis is seeking a Lead Decontamination Specialist to oversee the decontamination process in hospital rooms and ensure a safe, sterile environment for patients and healthcare providers.

You will operate and maintain decontamination equipment and support the supervisor with daily workflows, while adhering to infection control standards and Mercy's safety policies.

This on-site role offers opportunities to grow within a caring, collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience following written and verbal instructions.
• Previous experience with manual tasks.
• Customer service or public-facing experience.
• Healthcare or laboratory exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the decontamination process for hospital rooms.
• Utilize and maintain decontamination equipment.
• Assist supervisor with daily workflows to ensure safety.
• Ensure sterile environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Decontamination

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Manual tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Lead Decontamination Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the decontamination process of hospital rooms; utilizing and maintaining relevant decontamination equipment; and assisting the supervisor with daily workflows to maintain a safe and sterile environment for patients and healthcare providers.

Position Details:

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: Prior work experience following written and verbal instructions. Previous experience with performing manual tasks. Prior experience working with the public; customer service. Prior healthcare or laboratory experience

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.