Mercy Medical Center

Hospitals and clinics delivering medical care

Instrument Technician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCedar Rapids, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and reusable medical device processing.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply manufacturer instructions for use and organizational policies.
Strong critical thinking, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide education and constructive guidance to staff and clinical departments.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments.
Demonstrates leadership abilities and a commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement.
At least two years of Central Sterile or Sterile Processing experience.
Education sufficient to obtain the required certification.
CRCST certification through HSPA is required.
Certified Instrument Specialist certification is required within one year of hire.
Required certifications must be maintained as applicable to the position.
Ability to exert 50–100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25–50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical resource for surgical instrumentation and reusable medical device processing, including cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, storage, and handling in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use, organizational policies, and applicable standards.
Support the instrumentation needs of Central Sterile and the Operating Room by assisting with instrument set maintenance, count sheets, missing or damaged instrumentation, new products, loaner instrumentation, vendor coordination, purchasing evaluations, and prioritization based on surgical and clinical needs.
Perform quality and compliance monitoring of sterilization and high-level disinfection processes throughout the organization, including audits, documentation review, ATP or other cleaning verification testing, tray quality reviews, and identification and follow-up of opportunities for improvement.
Provide education, training, competencies, and technical guidance to Central Sterile and clinical staff related to instrumentation, manufacturer instructions for use, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and reusable medical device processing.
Collaborate with Central Sterile, the Operating Room, clinical departments, vendors, Infection Prevention, and leadership to support standardization, process improvement, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and resolution of instrumentation or reprocessing concerns.
Independently prioritize responsibilities while serving as a resource and role model for the department.
Function within Central Sterile operations as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or department leadership.
Follow Mercy's safety guidelines, carry out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly report unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with surgical instrumentation, instrument coordination, quality monitoring, education, sterilization, or high-level disinfection is preferred.
Additional certifications related to instrumentation, endoscope reprocessing, healthcare leadership, or surgical technology are preferred.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to $2000 sign-on bonus

Work Shift

Variable/Rotating Shifts

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Summary

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by serving as a technical resource for surgical instrumentation, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and reusable medical device processing. The Instrument Technician supports Central Sterile, the Operating Room, clinics, and procedural areas by promoting instrument availability, quality, regulatory compliance, education, and standardized reprocessing practices throughout the organization.

Job Description

Job Duties/Essential Functions

Job Duties

Serves as a technical resource for surgical instrumentation and reusable medical device processing, including cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, storage, and handling in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), organizational policies, and applicable standards.
Supports the instrumentation needs of Central Sterile and the Operating Room by assisting with instrument set maintenance, count sheets, missing or damaged instrumentation, new products, loaner instrumentation, vendor coordination, purchasing evaluations, and prioritization based on surgical and clinical needs.
Performs quality and compliance monitoring of sterilization and high-level disinfection processes throughout the organization, including audits, documentation review, ATP or other cleaning verification testing, tray quality reviews, and identification and follow-up of opportunities for improvement.
Provides education, training, competencies, and technical guidance to Central Sterile and clinical staff related to instrumentation, IFUs, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and reusable medical device processing.
Collaborates with Central Sterile, the Operating Room, clinical departments, vendors, Infection Prevention, and leadership to support standardization, process improvement, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and resolution of instrumentation or reprocessing concerns.
Demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to independently prioritize responsibilities while serving as a resource and role model for the department.
Functions within Central Sterile operations as needed and performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or department leadership.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and reusable medical device processing.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply manufacturer IFUs and organizational policies.
Strong critical thinking, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide education and constructive guidance to staff and clinical departments.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments.
Demonstrates leadership abilities and a commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Professional Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of Central Sterile/Sterile Processing experience required.
Experience with surgical instrumentation, instrument coordination, quality monitoring, education, sterilization,, or high-level disinfection preferred.

Education

Education sufficient to obtain required certificaiton.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

CRCST certification through HSPA required.
Certified Instrument Specialist Certification required within 1 year of hire date.
Additional certifications related to instrumentation, endoscope reprocessing, healthcare leadership, or surgical technology are preferred.
Required certifications must be maintained as applicable to the position.

Physical Requirements

Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About the Company

Mercy Medical Center

Hospitals and clinics delivering medical care

Mercy Medical Center provides a full range of health-care services to its community, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, surgical services, maternity care, diagnostics, and specialty clinics. Its care model centers on teams of doctors, nurses, and support staff who use electronic medical records, evidence-based protocols, and coordinated care plans to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients across different departments. What sets Mercy apart is its broad scope of services within a community-hospital setting, a networked approach that emphasizes accessible care, patient navigation, and community outreach, often alongside teaching and collaboration within a larger health system. The goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to patients.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cedar Rapids, IA
Founded: 1900

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