Certified Instrument Tech
About The Position
The Certified Instrument Tech ensures the availability, cleanliness, and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and inspecting surgical instruments and trays; operating sterilization equipment; and maintaining accurate records. The technician works in a fast-paced environment and ensures instruments are sterile and ready for use. The position is at Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, a 334-bed nonprofit acute-care hospital serving more than 70,000 patients annually. The hospital provides services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, and surgical services. It is recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer and is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and an SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited sterile processing program.
- At least one year of experience in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute care facility, upon hire.
- One of the following certifications, upon hire: Certified Instrument Specialist; Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician; Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician; or Certified and Registered Central Service Technician.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to the Standards of Conduct and complete and submit the SOC acknowledgement card.
- Fulfill compliance education requirements as directed by the compliance department or department management.
- Perform instrument-room activities related to decontaminating, organizing, and assembling instrument sets after surgical procedures.
- Maintain adequate supplies for instrument repackaging and decontamination, Steris units, and autoclave testing.
- Add instrumentation to case carts for scheduled add-on cases.
- Communicate with scrub and circulating personnel regarding instrumentation.
- Adapt to changes in workload as required.
- Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and handle frustrations appropriately.
- Provide for patient safety according to TJC standards.
- Properly identify patients according to policy.
- Comply with current CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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