Sterile Processing Instrument Technician, Full-Time/ Days

About the role

Find your calling at Mercy! The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician, under general supervision follows robust processes in Decontamination, Processing and Sterilization by cleaning instruments and equipment ensuring that all items are free of any bioburden, inspecting, function testing and assembling instruments and equipment for High Level Disinfection or Sterilization. The Sterile Processing Technician always follows the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection & Sterilization as well as Department and Hospital Processes and Policies. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician must be able to accurately maintain the required documentation on written logs and/or computer systems. Documentation includes processes in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection or Sterilization as well as Sterile Processing Department Equipment. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician must be able to prioritize instrumentation for processing, answer telephones and dispatch instrumentation, equipment and supplies. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician performs their duties in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Clean instruments and equipment ensuring freedom from bioburden
• Inspect, function test, and assemble instruments and equipment for High Level Disinfection or Sterilization
• Follow Manufacturer's Instructions for Use in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection & Sterilization, and Department/Hospital processes and policies
• Maintain required documentation on written logs and/or computer systems (processes in Decontamination, Processing, High Level Disinfection or Sterilization, and Sterile Processing Department Equipment)
• Prioritize instrumentation for processing
• Answer telephones
• Dispatch instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
• Perform duties consistent with Mercy's Mission, Values, and Service Standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• No prior experience required
• No certifications required
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to interact with staff and co-workers across a diverse range of disciplines
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to operate equipment

Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Hand coordination (frequent)
• Prioritizing instrumentation
• Answering telephones
• Dispatching instrumentation, equipment, and supplies

Benefits

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits – including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Schedule

Shift: 8:00AM-6:30PM