DECONTAMINATION TECH - Mercy Medical Center

The Central Sterile Technician assumes responsibility for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies, instrumentation and equipment dispensed to all surgical locations and other house-wide areas. Participates in receipt, storage and distribution of supplies needed for Operating Room case carts as well as single supplies needed by patient care departments throughout the facility.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in a Central Sterile Processing department
• Graduation from an accredited CSS training program is preferred

• Instrument decontamination, processing and assembly
• Must be able to accurately type words per minute
• Must be computer literate
• Able to learn within 6 months
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team member
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

• Willing to seek out new principles and methods, and be willing to incorporate them into CSS practices
• Conscientious in regard to technical and detailed procedures
• Possess a thorough knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of sterilization procedures and techniques
• Able to work successfully with computers and instrument management systems

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.