**Overview**
**Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)**
Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/mercygilbert/Pages/default.aspx) is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a “golden thread” of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Garden–with it’s intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains–you’re reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you.
Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Since opening in June 2006, we have been named the “#1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital” by Arizona Business Magazine and the “#1 Healing Hospital in the Nation” by Baptist Healing Trust. We’ve also been named “Business of the Year” by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. You’re proud of these awards, but even more, you’re proud of the solace, serenity and reprieve you’re able to provide here.
Living in Phoenix’s relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona (http://www.gilbertaz.gov/) , you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams, and you’re a year-round fan. You look forward to all the activities, but then again, at the end of a busy day, taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect sounds good, too. The scenery, the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert.
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_For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus._
**Responsibilities**
At Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Gilbert Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.
The **Sterile Instrument Technician Lead** will provide excellent service to the patients of the Central Sterile Processing and Surgery Departments, the physicians, fellow employees and hospital staff.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Ensures staff follows all infection control policies.
+ Decontaminates surgical instruments, power equipment and other medical devices.
+ Knowledge and use of sterilizers - ultrasonic, Washers, Cart Washer, and high level disinfection.
+ Coordinates sterilizing schedule to meet the instrumentation needs of all ORs and clinics.
+ Ability to sort, identify and process instrumentation on a priority basis.
+ Works as relief lead in Supervisor's absence.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
**Qualifications**
**Minimum**
+ High School Diploma/GED
+ 3 years surgical instrument experience
+ CRCST certification
+ Preceptor Certification within six months
**Preferred**
+ Completion of a surgical instrument technician program
**Pay Range**
$21.70 - $29.84 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.