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Sterile Processing Tech II

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Mercy One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, Mercy One Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.

Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Sterile Processing Tech II.

As a Sterile Processing Tech II at Mercy One, is responsible for the building and coordination of instruments and case carts between the Operating Room, Ancillary departments and Sterile Processing. Coordinates case carts, add-ons and will serve as a contact person in Sterile Processing for each service in the Operating Room. Will have direct contact with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs.

Will clean, decontaminate, prepare, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrumentation and related equipment used by surgical services and other clinical departments. Sterile Processing Technician Certification Preferred

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts will vary
• Requires holidays, weekends and on-call basis

General Requirements:

• Demonstrates and facilitates effective departmental and inter-departmental communications.
• Consistently responds to departmental and inter-departmental needs in a prompt, accurate, clear, and precise manner.
• Consistently informs appropriate individuals about problems involving equipment, supplies, instruments, implants, etc.
• Consistently maintains continuity of communications
• Uses care in handling instruments, identifies heat sensitive items, and separates delicate items to prevent damage.
• Consistently keeps washers loaded and operating.
• Knowledgeable of the basic use of surgical instruments.
• Keeps accurate records of all instruments received and cleaned.
• Follows cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures per manufacturer's instructions.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold an active and full certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA or as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through CBSPD.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in sterile processing within a healthcare setting required.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.