Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Care

Mercy Health System Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Recognition events

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment. Operates washers, sterilizers, and instrument tracking systems while maintaining logs and inventory accuracy.

You will support patient safety and service excellence, work with a team, and adhere to PPE and Universal Precautions in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED or certificate from a nationally recognized organization.
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions accurately.
• Proficiency with instrument handling and sterilization procedures is expected.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, inspects and prepares instruments for decontamination following safety protocols.
• Loads and operates washers, ultrasonic cleaners, steam and sterilizers.
• Assembles instrument sets and prepares carts for procedures.
• Maintains clean/organized work areas and documents results in logs.

Skills

Strong communication

Follow instructions

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment. Operates washers, sterilizers, and instrument tracking systems while maintaining logs and inventory accuracy.

You will support patient safety and service excellence, work with a team, and adhere to PPE and Universal Precautions in a fast-paced clinical environment.