OverviewDignity Health Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The Instrument Technician is accountable and responsible for decontamination instrument recognition set assembly dispensing carts sterilization and documentation in all medical center and clinics as required or assigned.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Six (6) months (1040 hours) Sterile Processing in an Operating Room and/or Endoscopy environment
Completion of Certified Sterile Processing program
CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) from CBSPD - the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
BLS from American Heart Association
Proficient computer skills such as but not limited to basic Microsoft and keyboarding
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instruments assembly packaging sterilization cleaning and decontamination processes and proper safety practices including infection control body mechanics and hazardous materials
Basic knowledge of medical supplies and record keeping
Pay Range$30.53 - $34.30 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.