Sterile Processing Tech PT Evenings

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech I. This role builds and coordinates instruments and case carts between the Operating Room, ancillary departments, and Sterile Processing. The technician coordinates case carts and add-ons and serves as a Sterile Processing contact for each Operating Room service, with direct contact with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs. The role also cleans, decontaminates, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation and related equipment used by surgical services and other clinical departments. The position is listed as part time and PRN, with a requirement to work 16 hours per pay period per policy. The evening schedule is 11:00 AM–8:30 PM. A high school diploma is preferred, as is Sterile Processing Technician certification. The posting notes knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. MercyOne describes competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Requirements

Knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Knowledge of the basic use of surgical instruments.
Consistently respond to departmental and inter-departmental needs in a prompt, accurate, clear, and precise manner.
Follow manufacturer instructions for cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures.

Nice To Haves

Sterile Processing Technician certification is preferred.
High school diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and coordinate instruments and case carts between the Operating Room, ancillary departments, and Sterile Processing.
Coordinate case carts and add-ons and serve as a Sterile Processing contact for each Operating Room service.
Communicate directly with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs.
Clean, decontaminate, prepare, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrumentation and related equipment.
Facilitate effective departmental and inter-departmental communications and respond promptly, accurately, clearly, and precisely to needs.
Inform appropriate individuals about problems involving equipment, supplies, instruments, or implants.
Maintain continuity of communications.
Handle instruments carefully, identify heat-sensitive items, and separate delicate items to prevent damage.
Keep washers loaded and operating.
Maintain accurate records of instruments received and cleaned.
Follow cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures according to manufacturer instructions.