Sterile Processing Technician - Day Shift (Part-Time)

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part 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 Part-time Sterile Processing Aide to support the care team. The role involves decontaminating and preparing surgical instruments, assembling and sterilizing equipment, and distributing sterile supplies to clinical areas.

You will work a day shift with weekend and holiday rotations, requiring strong attention to safety and infection control. The position requires basic English proficiency, ability to work with diverse teams, and the capacity to prioritize

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English for effective communication.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to make decisions without supervision and work in a team.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations and prioritize urgent tasks.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and sterilization principles.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates dirty equipment and supplies.
• Prepares non-sterile portable equipment for use.
• Instrument assembly and inspection per Pick card.
• Distributes and stores sterile supplies.
• Sterilizes equipment and manages cart loads.
• Adheres to safety, infection control and health policies.

Skills

English literacy

Communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Stress management

Medical terminology

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Part-time Sterile Processing Aide to support the care team. The role involves decontaminating and preparing surgical instruments, assembling and sterilizing equipment, and distributing sterile supplies to clinical areas.

You will work a day shift with weekend and holiday rotations, requiring strong attention to safety and infection control. The position requires basic English proficiency, ability to work with diverse teams, and the capacity to prioritize