Your future role at a glance
Location: Mequon, WI
Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Campus
Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing
Schedule: Full-Time, Evenings
How you'll make an impact in this role
Validate the integrity and precision of every surgical instrument to ensure the operating room team has the high-performance tools required for successful patient outcomes.
Execute rigorous decontamination and sterilization protocols using advanced equipment to eliminate clinical risks and maintain a sterile environment for every procedure.
Coordinate the accurate assembly of complex instrument sets, utilizing tracking systems to guarantee that surgeons have exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.
Monitor and manage critical inventory levels to ensure seamless case cart preparation, preventing delays in the surgical schedule.
Champion quality excellence by conducting peer audits and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collective accountability.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Education:
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.