Sterile Processing Tech – Day Shift, Vital Care Support

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Personalized health, dental & vision

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa in Waterloo, IA is seeking a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, prepare, assemble instruments and manage sterile supplies for patient care. This role supports safe, efficient operations in surgical services and requires a weekend/holiday rotation.

Minimum of 6 months' experience with surgical instruments is preferred; strong English communication and teamwork are essential for collaborating with diverse colleagues and patients.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with surgical instruments and assisting in patient care preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to make decisions without supervision and work collaboratively with others as a team.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations and prioritize urgent department needs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, surgical instruments and sterilization principles.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates dirty equipment and supplies.
• Prepares non-sterile portable equipment and supplies for use.
• Instrument assembly: Inspects and assembles instruments in accordance with Pick card.
• Distributes and stores sterile supplies.
• Sterilization of equipment: Loads and unloads sterilization cart and stores items in proper location.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Skills

Surgical instruments

English proficiency

Teamwork

Decision making

Stress management

Medical terminology

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa in Waterloo, IA is seeking a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, prepare, assemble instruments and manage sterile supplies for patient care. This role supports safe, efficient operations in surgical services and requires a weekend/holiday rotation.

Minimum of 6 months' experience with surgical instruments is preferred; strong English communication and teamwork are essential for collaborating with diverse colleagues and patients.