Sterile Processing Tech FT Evenings West

IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp; West Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I for MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. The role coordinates instrument flow between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing, ensuring decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments.

The position requires evening shifts (3:00 PM-11:30 PM) and may involve holidays, weekends, and on-call duties. Candidate should have a Sterile Processing Technician Certification preferred and a High School diploma.

Formación

• Demonstrates and facilitates effective departmental and inter-departmental communications.
• Keeps accurate records of all instruments received and cleaned.
• Knowledgeable of the basic use of surgical instruments.

Responsabilidades

• Builds and coordinates instruments and case carts between the Operating Room, Ancillary departments and Sterile Processing.
• Coordinates case carts and add-ons; serves as contact person in Sterile Processing for each service.
• Cleans, decontaminates, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation and related equipment.

Conocimientos

Communications

Record keeping

Surgical instruments

Educación

High School diploma

Knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments and equipment

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type, Shift and Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Sterile Processing Tech I. As a Sterile Processing Tech I at MercyOne, is responsible for the building and coordination of instruments and case carts between the Operating Room, Ancillary departments and Sterile Processing. Coordinates case carts, add-ons and will serve as a contact person in Sterile Processing for each service in the Operating Room. Will have direct contact with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs. Will clean, decontaminate, prepare, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrumentation and related equipment used by surgical services and other clinical departments.

Sterile Processing Technician Certification Preferred

Schedule: 8-hours Evenings 3:00 PM-11:30 PM Requires holidays, weekends and call on-call basis

General Requirements

• Demonstrates and facilitates effective departmental and inter-departmental communications.
• Consistently responds to departmental and inter-departmental needs in a prompt, accurate, clear, and precise manner.
• Consistently informs appropriate individuals about problems involving equipment, supplies, instruments, implants, etc.
• Consistently maintains continuity of communications.
• Uses care in handling instruments, identifies heat sensitive items, and separates delicate items to prevent damage.
• Consistently keeps washers loaded and operating.
• Knowledgeable of the basic use of surgical instruments.
• Keeps accurate records of all instruments received and cleaned.
• Follows cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures per manufacturer’s instructions.

Education

• High School diploma preferred
• Knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments and equipment

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Culture and Commitment

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.