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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Reposting Brit's position -- no LRC required

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Join Our Team at MercyOne!

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare support services? MercyOne is seeking a **Processing Technician II** to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of medical equipment used for patient care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and value teamwork, this role is perfect for you!

Why Work at MercyOne?

• **Mission-Driven** : Join a compassionate, faith-based organization committed to transforming community health.

• **Growth Opportunities** : Enhance your skills with specialized training in sterile processing and medical equipment handling.

• **Team-Oriented Culture** : Work collaboratively in a supportive environment with healthcare professionals.

About the Role

As a **Processing Technician II** , you will be responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments and supplies for patient care. You will play a vital role in infection control and patient safety by ensuring all equipment meets the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities** **:

• **Decontamination & Sterilization** : Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment per AAMI standards.

• **Instrument Preparation** : Inspect, assemble, and wrap surgical trays and equipment for use.

• **Inventory Management** : Maintain supply levels and ensure timely distribution to patient care areas.

• **Equipment Handling** : Operate specialized medical sterilization equipment safely and efficiently.

• **Patient Support** _(Cedar Falls location only)_ : Transport patients and assist nursing staff with pre-operative procedures.

What You Need to Succeed

• **Education** : High school diploma or GED required. Specialized training in sterile processing preferred.

• **Experience** : Minimum 6 months of experience working with surgical instruments or patient care support.

• **Skills & Knowledge** :

+ Familiarity with medical terminology and sterilization techniques.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize urgent requests.

+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.✅ **Certifications** : Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

+ Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to **25 lbs** ; push/pull up to **150 lbs** .

+ Exposure to sterilization equipment, potential infectious materials, and a high-paced hospital setting.

+ Must be comfortable working under pressure and following strict safety protocols.

Apply Today & Make a Difference!

If you are passionate about patient safety and medical equipment sterilization, we invite you to apply for the **Processing Technician II** role at MercyOne. Join a dedicated team that ensures quality healthcare for our community.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran