Sterile Processing Technician - Day Shift

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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 is seeking a Full-time Sterile Processing Associate to support sterile and non-sterile supply needs for patient care. The role includes decontamination, instrument prep, assembly, sterilization, and adhering to safety and infection control standards. Weekend and holiday rotation is required.

The position emphasizes English communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure in a high-stakes environment with a patient-centered focus.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand English and communicate with patients, staff and physicians.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with surgical instruments and assisting in patient care preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and under pressure in the department.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates dirty equipment and supplies.
• Prepares non-sterile portable equipment and supplies for use.
• Instrument assembly: inspects and assembles instruments per Pick card.
• Distributes and stores sterile supplies.
• Sterilization of equipment: loads/unloads carts and stores items correctly.
• Adheres to safety, infection control and colleague health policies.

Skills

English literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Stress management

Medical terminology

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Full-time Sterile Processing Associate to support sterile and non-sterile supply needs for patient care. The role includes decontamination, instrument prep, assembly, sterilization, and adhering to safety and infection control standards. Weekend and holiday rotation is required.

The position emphasizes English communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure in a high-stakes environment with a patient-centered focus.