Decontamination Specialist: Shape Safer Patient Spaces

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

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.