What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Instrument Lead, Full-Time - Nights position at Mercy?
Sterile Processing Instrument – Lead
Location: Mercy Hospital South
📍10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128
Schedule:
🕗 Full-Time | 10:00pm-06:30am (40 hours a week)
Why Join Mercy?
- Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One!
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
- Generous PTO/ Vacation Time
- Paid Parental Leave – Supporting you and your growing family
- 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000/year for continuing education
- Paid Volunteer Time – Give back to your community while on the clock
- Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow within Mercy
Overview:
The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician Lead, 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 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
Qualifications:
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 18 months experience in Sterile Processing or 1600 hours of hands-on experience in Sterile Processing.
- Certifications: Maintain CRCST or CSPDT Certification through HSPA or CBSPD by completing required CEU hours. Recommend obtaining additional Sterile Processing Certifications of CIS, CER &/or CHL.
- Other: PROF062- Preceptor Workshop & PROF358- Preceptor Workshop Pre-course Curriculum completion within 6 months of hire. Basic computer skillsMust be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Must interact with staff and co-workers across a diverse range of disciplines.Must be able to follow directions. Must be able to operate equipment. The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below: Frequent: high/mid/low level lift of items weighing around 25 pounds Frequent: hand coordination
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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