Sterile Processing Tech II PT Rotating

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to coordinate instruments and case carts between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing. You will work with physicians, nurses and scrub techs to ensure clean, decontaminated, and sterilized instrumentation.

The position requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least 1 year of experience in sterile processing within a healthcare setting. Join a large hospital system with room for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CSPDT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate building and coordination of instruments and case carts between OR, ancillary departments and Sterile Processing.
• Serve as contact person in Sterile Processing for each service in the OR.
• Direct contact with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs.

Education

High school diploma

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Job Details

• Employment Type: Part time
• Shift: Rotating
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa (IA)
• Schedule: 8-hours hours will vary; requires holidays, weekends and call on-call basis

Job 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.

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Responsibilities

• 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

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 or GED required.
• Must hold an active and full certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA or as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through CBSPD.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in sterile processing within a healthcare setting required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of 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.

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. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.