Sterile Processing Tech: Hands-On Instrument Care & Disinfection

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Technician to follow robust decontamination, processing, and sterilization procedures. You will clean, inspect, and assemble instruments, perform function testing, and maintain logs per hospital policies.

Education requires a high school diploma and CRCST/CSPDT certification; 4 months or 400 hours of hands-on experience in sterile processing is expected. PPE use and teamwork across departments are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 months experience in Sterile Processing or 400 hours of hands-on experience.
• CRCST or CSPDT Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD.
• Must wear PPE.
• Must interact with staff across diverse disciplines.
• Must follow directions and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, process, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Maintain documentation in logs or computer systems.
• Prioritize instrumentation for processing and dispatch equipment and supplies.
• Answer telephones and coordinate with staff.

Skills

PPE use

Equipment operation

Hand coordination

Physical lift 25 lbs

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Technician to follow robust decontamination, processing, and sterilization procedures. You will clean, inspect, and assemble instruments, perform function testing, and maintain logs per hospital policies.

Education requires a high school diploma and CRCST/CSPDT certification; 4 months or 400 hours of hands-on experience in sterile processing is expected. PPE use and teamwork across departments are essential.