Instrument Equipment Technician Certified

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Instrument Equipment Technician Certified is responsible for decontaminating, preparing, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation and operating room equipment, and accurately selecting surgical case supplies. The role ensures work conforms to established procedures, infection-control standards, industry standards, recommended sterilization practices, and regulatory requirements.

The position processes and assembles instruments, medical supplies, and equipment, including endoscopes, scopes, and probes. It follows Standard Precautions and applicable sanitary, infection-control, and safety standards. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties; LCMC Health may amend responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

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.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) certification.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, decontamination methods, sterilization processes, testing, and equipment.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and Standard Precautions for handling blood, body fluids, and sharps.
• Ability to identify surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies; decontaminate instruments and prepare them for sterilization.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and understand sterilization principles.
• Ability to use a computer to access information.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Assemble, wrap, and sterilize instrument trays.
• Process endoscopes, scopes, and/or probes.
• Assemble and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Follow Standard Precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Apply sanitary, infection-control, and safety standards when performing assignments.
• Identify surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies; decontaminate instrumentation and prepare it for sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment and follow sterilization principles.
• Use a computer to access information.

What This Job Offers

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