Sterile Processing Tech FT Evenings West

Trinity Health Corp.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician I for the Evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM).

The role builds and coordinates instruments and case carts between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing, serving as a liaison for every service in the OR. You will decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrumentation, communicating with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs, and maintaining records following manufacturer procedures.

Qualifications

• Orientation to sterile processing workflows and instrument handling.
• Familiarity with surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates case carts and instruments between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing.
• Serves as a contact person in Sterile Processing for each service in the OR.
• Maintains direct contact with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs.
• Cleans, decontaminates, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation and related equipment.
• Follows cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures per manufacturer’s instructions.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instruments handling

Communication with OR staff

Education

High School diploma preferred

Knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments and equipment

Job description

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.

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.

Join the MercyOne Family! 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

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

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. 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.