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Sterile Processing Tech FT Evenings West

Trinity Health logoTrinity Health~$30–$55/hrtypicalMMCIA - MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center Central IAFull timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every night
  • Certification preferred
  • Evenings

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Sterile processing technicians employed in Iowa earn a median of $19.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re 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 Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Job Description

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here : Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Sterile Processing Tech I.

As a Sterile Processing Tech I at MercyOne, is responsible for the building and coordination of instruments and case carts between the Operating Room, Ancillary departments and Sterile Processing. Coordinates case carts, add-ons and will serve as a contact person in Sterile Processing for each service in the Operating Room. Will have direct contact with physicians, nurses, and scrub techs. Will clean, decontaminate, prepare, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrumentation and related equipment used by surgical services and other clinical departments. Sterile Processing Technician Certification Preferred

Schedule

  • 8-hours Evenings 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
  • Requires holidays, weekends and call on-call basis

General Requirements

  • Demonstrates and facilitates effective departmental and inter-departmental communications.
  • Consistently responds to departmental and inter-departmental needs in a prompt, accurate, clear, and precise manner.
  • Consistently informs appropriate individuals about problems involving equipment, supplies, instruments, implants, etc.
  • Consistently maintains continuity of communications
  • Uses care in handling instruments, identifies heat sensitive items, and separates delicate items to prevent damage.
  • Consistently keeps washers loaded and operating.
  • Knowledgeable of the basic use of surgical instruments.
  • Keeps accurate records of all instruments received and cleaned.
  • Follows cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization procedures per manufacturer’s instructions.

Education

  • High School diploma preferred
  • Knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments and equipment

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

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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.

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About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is a health system with 91 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) hospitals, 101 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) continuing care locations and 133,000 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) colleagues serving communities across 23 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) states. Source: Trinity Health, About Us

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