Sterile Processing Instrument Technician - Evenings (I-35)

Mercy • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician works under general supervision to clean, inspect, function-test, and assemble instruments and equipment for high-level disinfection or sterilization. The technician follows manufacturer instructions for use and department and hospital processes and policies throughout decontamination, processing, high-level disinfection, and sterilization. They accurately maintain required documentation in written logs and/or computer systems, including records for processing procedures and department equipment. The role also prioritizes instrumentation for processing, answers telephones, and dispatches instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s Mission, Values, and Service Standards; other duties may be assigned.

The position is in Edmond, Oklahoma (I-35), with five 8-hour shifts per week, 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and an occasional weekend rotation.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 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.
• Frequent high-, mid-, and low-level lifting of items weighing around 25 pounds and frequent hand coordination.

Responsibilities

• Clean instruments and equipment and ensure items are free of bioburden.
• Inspect, function-test, and assemble instruments and equipment for high-level disinfection or sterilization.
• Follow manufacturer instructions for use and department and hospital processes and policies for decontamination, processing, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.
• Maintain required documentation in written logs and/or computer systems, including records of processing and department equipment.
• Prioritize instrumentation for processing.
• Answer telephones and dispatch instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s Mission, Values, and Service Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period
• Sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED