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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating 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 Siouxland Medical Center has earned more national recognition for quality patient outcomes than any other hospital in the region. The medical center has earned multiple honors for its leadership and excellence in several clinical areas including cardiac care, orthopedic services, vascular surgery, stroke care and cancer care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Siouxland? Click here: Find a Location Sioux City, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Siouxland

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Central Processing/Traction Tech.

As a Central Processing/Traction Tech at MercyOne, you will on a rotating 24-hour, 7-day week, staffing basis, cleans and sterilizes patient care supplies, instruments, and equipment, prepares surgical procedure sets involving complex instrumentation, maintains and dispenses supplies and equipment throughout the hospital. In addition, also sets up and applies traction of all types. Applies orthopedic soft goods such as cervical collars and braces.

+ Demonstrates numerical and clerical ability necessary to assemble complex instrument sets involving potentially hundreds of unique devices.

+ Is knowledgeable of and is able to function in a decontamination area. Processes various items by means of ultrasonic or washer-decontaminators, cart washer and/or hand processing as appropriate to the structural composition of the instrumentation or equipment.

+ Inspects all instrumentation and medical equipment for damage, malfunction or breakage.

+ Reports such findings to appropriate source as necessary for correction.

+ Is knowledgeable of and is able to demonstrate universal precautions in the performance of this role.

+ Uses appropriate PPE when working with contaminated equipment, instruments and supplies.

+ Serves as a resource to surgeons and surgical support staff in regard to available surgical supplies and instrumentation.

+ Responds quickly and courteously to intercom calls from the OR.

+ Works closely with other employees in the rapid handling of equipment and supplies in order to respond to emergency needs.

+ Organizes and prioritizes work in an efficient manner during periods of stress or staffing shortages.

+ Maintains proper inventory levels in relation to daily assignments.

+ Assists in the rotation of supplies according to stated policies and procedures. Notifies Manager of shortages or independently arranges for re-supply.

Schedule:

+ Rotating schedule to cover department needs, rotating weekends and holidays.

General Requirements:

+ Requires Traction Competency completion within 6 months of hire date.

+ CRCST certification not required, but preferred. If attained after hire date, colleague will receive a certification premium.

+ Ability to work in a highly stressful environment.

+ Ability to rapidly perform numerous and repetitive short-cycle operations accurately and according to precise instructions.

Education:

+ High school graduate required. Surgical Technologist preferred.

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

Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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