Sterile Processing Technician
 Mercy Health Corporation | |
$18.28 - $26.51
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paid time off
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 United States, Wisconsin, Janesville | |
| 1000 Mineral Point Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Apr 28, 2026 | |
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OverviewCares for and reprocesses surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery. Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call hours. Report-back time for on-call per department guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential FunctionsFollows department procedures and manufacturers' written instructions for use (IFU) to perform the following duties with exceptional accuracy:aDisassembles, inspects, and prepares instruments for manual or mechanical decontamination following Universal Precautions and proper use of PPE at all times.aLoads and operates mechanical washers and ultrasonic cleaners. Manually decontaminates and disinfects instruments as appropriate.aInspects clean instruments for damage and tests for proper function and sharpness.aAssembles all instrument procedure sets according to the prescribed manner using tray lists as a guide. Replaces missing instruments as required to complete instrument sets.aPrepares instruments for sterilization using aseptic technique, including wrapping or packaging for sterilization, using chemical indicators, and properly marking packages with identifying data.aLoads and operates steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers. aUses biological, chemical, and process indictors appropriately, and reviews and documents results in appropriate logs. Reviews physical monitoring printouts to confirm cycle parameters.aPicks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts according to procedural preference lists. Inspects packaging for damage to ensure integrity of sterility for all items, and inspects all items for outdates before distributing to customers.aPerforms high-level disinfection of endoscopes. Loads and operates automatic endoscope reprocessors.aAnswers telephone and responds to customer routine and urgent requests for supplies, instruments, and case carts in a professional and expedient manner at all times.aNotifies department leadership of facility and equipment problems, and submits work requests as needed. aMaintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to meet standards for handling clean and sterile items, and to maintain a safe work environment.aMaintains a working knowledge of all surgical instrumentation. Maintains a working knowledge of instrument assembly and tracking software.aPerforms rounds to nearby clinical departments to deliver sterile instrumentation and retrieve used instrumentation. aCleans non-critical patient care equipment between uses.aAssists with counting and stocking of surgical supply inventory.Learns, understands and is aware of all regulatory, standards and bodies that make recommendations (FDA, AAMI, Joint Commission to name a few).aMust learn about the different chemistries they use and the effect they have on instrumentation and what they are used for.aLearn the proper use of the SPM Instrument tracking system.aLearn how to prep and prepare instruments for use using the One Tray System for sterilization.aLearn how to prep and reprocess N95 mask as recommended by the FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) standards. Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) ResponsibilityWork is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the employee must make minor decisions in order to adapt to changing conditions. Physical RequirementsThe Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, stoop and crouch; use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate; lift up to 50 pounds; push and pull up to 200 pounds. Specific sensory abilities that the employee must rely on include color vision, near vision, depth perception, and sense of hot and cold. Public ContactPartners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors PAY RANGE: $18.28 - $26.51Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
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