Sterile Processing Technician - Day Shift (Part-Time)

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Part-time Sterile Processing Technician to support the care team. You will decontaminate dirty equipment, prepare sterile supplies, assemble instruments, and manage sterile storage.

The role involves sterilization tasks, adherence to safety and infection control policies, and likely weekend/holiday rotation as part of the schedule. MercyOne emphasizes mission-driven care and teamwork within the Northeast Iowa facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, staff and physicians.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with surgical instruments and assisting in patient care preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to make decisions without supervision and work collaboratively.
• Ability to perform 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 per pick card.
• Distributes and stores sterile supplies.
• Sterilization of equipment: loads/unloads carts and stores items properly.
• Adheres to safety, infection control and colleague health policies.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Decision making

Stress management

Medical terminology

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

MercyOne in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Part-time Sterile Processing Technician to support the care team. You will decontaminate dirty equipment, prepare sterile supplies, assemble instruments, and manage sterile storage.

The role involves sterilization tasks, adherence to safety and infection control policies, and likely weekend/holiday rotation as part of the schedule. MercyOne emphasizes mission-driven care and teamwork within the Northeast Iowa facilities.