Certified Instrument Specialist Technician

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Instrument Specialist Technician reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Certified Instrument Specialist Technician performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. This position participates in quality improvement initiatives and functions as a preceptor to new hires.

Requirements

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination.
• Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
• At least three (3) years of experience in sterile processing and/or leadership role.
• Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Detail oriented required.
• Holiday work and emergency management/disaster team work required.
• Continuous standing, sitting, and walking.
• Continuous bending at the waist.
• Frequent reaching overhead and in all directions.
• Continuous gross motor use of fingers/hands.
• Continuous firm grasping of fingers/hands.
• Continuous repetitive motion of hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders.
• Full use of both legs.
• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes).
• Recognize objects (near/far).
• Color discrimination.
• Depth perception.
• Peripheral vision.
• Hearing acuity (with correction).
• Tactile sensory function.
• Gross motor with fine motor coordination.
• Olfactory (smell) function.
• Respirator use qualification.
• Effective stress management.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and/or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification preferred.
• Leadership, supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Travel may be required.
• Frequent climbing stairs.
• Frequent working indoors.
• Infrequent working outdoors (temperature extremes).
• Frequent working from elevated areas.
• Frequent working in confined/cramped spaces.
• Infrequent kneeling.
• Frequent twisting at the waist.
• Frequent squatting.
• Frequent pinching operations.
• Frequent balance & coordination (lower extremities).
• Infrequent lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Infrequent lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”.
• Infrequent lift up to 25 lbs. overhead.
• Frequent rotating shifts.
• Frequent overtime as required.
• Latex-safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, and decontamination of surgical instruments.
• Ensures compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local, and federal requirements.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Functions as a preceptor to new hires.

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• MUSC participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED