Sterile Processing Technician - Day Shift Impact

Trinity Health; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; 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 dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support patient care by preparing and sterilizing instruments, decontaminating equipment, and distributing sterile supplies. This role requires attention to safety, infection control, and working as part of the care team.

The position is full-time with a day shift and will include weekend and holiday rotations. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience with surgical instruments and a solid understanding

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English and communicate with patients, visitors, staff, physicians.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with surgical instruments and assisting in patient care.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and in a collaborative team.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and prioritize urgent needs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, surgical instruments and sterilization principles.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates dirty equipment and supplies.
• Prepares non-sterile portable equipment and supplies for use.
• Instrument assembly: Inspects and assembles instruments in accordance with Pick card.
• Distributes and stores sterile supplies.
• Sterilization of equipment: Loads and unloads sterilization cart and stores items in proper location.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Skills

Surgical instruments

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Stress management

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to support patient care by preparing and sterilizing instruments, decontaminating equipment, and distributing sterile supplies. This role requires attention to safety, infection control, and working as part of the care team.

The position is full-time with a day shift and will include weekend and holiday rotations. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience with surgical instruments and a solid understanding