Instrument Equipment Technician

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Instrument Equipment Technician decontaminates, processes, reassembles, and sterilizes instruments used in the operating room and selects surgical case supplies based on requirements. The role handles and processes instruments and supplies using appropriate techniques, verifies tray contents and counts in the instrument tracking system, and evaluates sterilization outcomes. It also involves reporting missing or broken items and performing instrument repairs and preventive maintenance in accordance with written procedures and training. This position does not formally supervise employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent, or two years of work experience in equipment sterilization, or as an Instrument or Operating Room Aide or Technician.

Responsibilities

• Process surgical instruments and supplies, using appropriate handling techniques to avoid injury.
• Ensure all required instruments are on each tray by counting them and verifying the count in the instrument tracking system.
• Decontaminate surgical instrumentation and reset instrument trays.
• Analyze sterilization outcomes and recall loads when process discrepancies are identified.
• Report broken or missing instruments, supplies, and equipment to management.
• Observe precautions when handling soiled instruments and equipment.
• Repair and validate instruments and perform preventive maintenance according to written procedures and training.
• Select appropriate surgical case supplies based on requirements.

What This Job Offers

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