Sterile Processing Tech - Cedar Falls - Full-time - Days

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

A sterile processing technician plays an important role in indirectly providing patient care. Sterile processing technicians carefully sterilize each medical instrument and piece of equipment to ensure the safety of patients and medical staff.

Position Purpose

Furnishes sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment and services for the care and treatment of patients. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

What You Will Do

• 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.
  
  

Hours/Schedule

• 8 FTE, 64 hours per pay period; will include a weekend and on call rotation; start and end times will vary depending on surgeries scheduled.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians while performing their job duties.
• 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 with others as a team.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations and prioritize according to the urgent needs of the department.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, surgical instruments and sterilization principles.
  
  

Position Highlights And Benefits

 We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:  

• Wellness programs 
• Personalized health, dental & vision insurance plans 
• Paid time off 
• Long- and short-term leave 
• Retirement planning 
• Life insurance coverage 
  
  

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
  
  

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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