Sterile Instrument Tech - Evening Shift, Patient-Centered Care

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support patient-centered care by ensuring reusable medical devices are properly tracked, decontaminated, sterilized, stocked and distributed.

The role involves operating steam, gas plasma and ozone sterilizers, using an instrument tracking system, and collaborating with hospital teams. Requires High School Diploma and CRCST preferred. This is an hourly position with an evening shift and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.
• High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Completion of provisional CRCST Exam or Sterilization course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and label instruments per procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot department equipment and report repairs.
• Sterilize using steam, gas plasma, ozone methods and verify loads.
• Track sterile devices through the inventory system and distribute them.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

English fluency

Basic computer knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST exam or Sterilization course preferred

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support patient-centered care by ensuring reusable medical devices are properly tracked, decontaminated, sterilized, stocked and distributed.

The role involves operating steam, gas plasma and ozone sterilizers, using an instrument tracking system, and collaborating with hospital teams. Requires High School Diploma and CRCST preferred. This is an hourly position with an evening shift and 40 hours per week.