Sterile Processing Technician - Day Shift (Part-Time)

IHA; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa in Waterloo is seeking a part-time associate to provide sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment and services for patient care. The role requires day shift with weekend/holiday rotation and a commitment to safety and infection control.

You will decontaminate instruments, prepare portable equipment, assemble instruments, distribute sterile supplies, and support sterilization processes while following MercyOne's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with surgical instruments.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to make decisions without supervision and work as a team.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations and prioritize urgent needs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology 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

English proficiency

Surgical instruments experience

Team collaboration

Decision making

Stress management

Medical terminology

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa in Waterloo is seeking a part-time associate to provide sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment and services for patient care. The role requires day shift with weekend/holiday rotation and a commitment to safety and infection control.

You will decontaminate instruments, prepare portable equipment, assemble instruments, distribute sterile supplies, and support sterilization processes while following MercyOne's mission and values.