Lead Instrument Technician

Mercy; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy in Rogers, AR is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Technician Lead to ensure decontamination, processing and sterilization of instruments in line with Manufacturer's Instructions for Use. The role requires maintaining documentation and prioritizing instrument processing across departments.

You will coordinate with staff, follow Mercy Service Standards, and ensure PPE and safety practices are adhered to while contributing to high quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 months experience in Sterile Processing or 1600 hours of hands-on experience in Sterile Processing.
• Maintain CRCST or CSPDT Certification through HSPA or CBSPD by completing required CEU hours. Recommend obtaining additional Sterile Processing Certifications of CIS, CER &/or CHL.

Responsibilities

• Clean instruments and equipment and ensure all items are free of bioburden.
• Inspect, function test and assemble instruments and equipment for High Level Disinfection or Sterilization.
• Maintain written logs and/or computer system documentation of processes in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection or Sterilization.
• Prioritize instrumentation for processing and dispatch equipment and supplies.
• Follow Manufacturer's Instructions for Use and Mercy Department/Policies.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Documentation

PPE usage

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician Lead, under general supervision follows robust processes in Decontamination, Processing and Sterilization by cleaning instruments and equipment ensuring that all items are free of any bioburden, inspecting, function testing and assembling instruments and equipment for High Level Disinfection or Sterilization. The Sterile Processing Technician always follows the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection & Sterilization as well as Department and Hospital Processes and Policies. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician must be able accurately maintain the required documentation on written logs and/or computer systems. Documentation includes processes in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection or Sterilization as well as Sterile Processing Department Equipment. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician must be able to prioritize instrumentation for processing, answer telephones and dispatch instrumentation, equipment and supplies. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician performs their duties in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards. Performs other duties as assigned

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 18 months experience in Sterile Processing or 1600 hours of hands-on experience in Sterile Processing.
Certifications: Maintain CRCST or CSPDT Certification through HSPA or CBSPD by completing required CEU hours. Recommend obtaining additional Sterile Processing Certifications of CIS, CER &/or CHL.

Other:

• PROF062- Preceptor Workshop & PROF358- Preceptor Workshop Pre-course Curriculum completion within 6 months of hire.

• Basic computer skills

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Must interact with staff and co-workers across a diverse range of disciplines.

• Must be able to follow directions.

• Must be able to operate equipment.

The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below:

• Frequent: high/mid/low level lift of items weighing around 25 pounds

• Frequent: hand coordination

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.