Sterile Processing Tech

Full timeRotating Shift

At MercyOne health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre 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.
MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit orthopedics retail pharmacies palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.
In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times the nations most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a sterile processing tech

As a sterile processing tech at MercyOne you will be responsible to collect decontaminate inspect process assemble and sterilize reusable medical instruments and equipment in compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the products Instructions for use (IFU). The IS has a strong understanding of medical terminology infection control standards and following policies/procedures according to American National Standard.

Schedule:

• Full time 1.0 (40 hours per week)
• Rotating shifts

General Requirements:

• Safe handling and transport of high dollar specialized instrumentation/equipment in accordance with vendor IFUs and TJC regulations.
• Proficient in understanding and operating our electronic instrument tracking software system.
• Knowledgeable in Steam and Hydrogen Peroxide sterilization methods.
• Ability to execute and be a resource for immediate use sterilization and/or quick turnaround methods.
• Ability to navigate understand and apply the IFU software system for cleaning new instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge and competency in the operation of ultrasonic cleaning automated washers steam sterilizers and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers.
• Maintains a working knowledge of TJC and AAMI standards.
  
  

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician preferred.

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

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Our Commitment

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.