Sterile Processing Aide: Clean, Pack, and Prepare Devices

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Central Sterile Aide to support patient-centered care by pre-cleaning, cleaning, assembling, packaging, and reprocessing reusable medical devices across Mercy sites.

The position requires English fluency, basic math, and strong teamwork. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow safety guidelines, and participate in mandatory trainings is essential.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently.
• Perform simple math.
• Able to work with frequent interruptions and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transports, cleans, and packages reusable medical devices (e.g. scopes, surgical instruments, probes, containers).
• Understands reprocessing concepts and workflow.
• Transports both dirty and clean instruments to/from end user areas.
• Packages instruments.
• Cleans reusable instrumentation.
• Completes initial and annual competencies as required by the department.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
• Assists vendors with loaner trays as necessary.
• Provides coverage across all Mercy sites of care as required by the department.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

English fluency

Basic math

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Central Sterile Aide to support patient-centered care by pre-cleaning, cleaning, assembling, packaging, and reprocessing reusable medical devices across Mercy sites.

The position requires English fluency, basic math, and strong teamwork. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow safety guidelines, and participate in mandatory trainings is essential.