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Weekend Baylor Instrument tech

Trinity Health logoTrinity Health~$30–$55/hrtypicalMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center - East Campus, Mason City, IowaFull timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every night
  • No experience required
  • Certification preferred
  • Weekends

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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

Day Shift

Description

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

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

As an sterile processing tech at MercyOne, you will be responsible the cleaning, sterilization, distribution, and recording of patient reusable supplies and equipment and the decontamination and assembly of instruments for the OR and throughout the Hospital and Mercy Family clinics. The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician is responsible for the OR case carts being properly setup and assures that all the instruments necessary to do the procedure are on the cart, ready for surgical use. The Sterile Processing Instrument Tech is responsible under the direction of a specific OR clinical leader in a specific area for instrument inventory, ordering, vendor and repair of instruments

Schedule

  • Part time 1.0 (24 hours per week)
  • Day Shift (Weekends only)
  • Must be able to train during the week on day shift for 12-16 weeks

General Requirements

  • No experience required
  • Ability to meet the department “on call” demands.
  • An ability to work within a confined area and in close proximity to fellow employees on a daily basis.

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required with an interest in continuing education.
  • Preferred CRCST (Certified Registered Central Supply Tech) Certificate after the 2nd year of employment
  • Preferred CST (Certified Surgical Tech) Certificate will be accepted.

Collogues of One 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.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000

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

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