Instrument Processing Technician
About The Position
This position is responsible to ensure that all surgical instrument sets and equipment are properly maintained. Responsible for tracking lost and broken instrumentation and maintenance of digital records of instrumentation in Instrument Tracking System software. Performs weekly missing instrument audit reports. Ensures that these responsibilities are carried out according to established directions designated in procedure manual. Functions as a team member, supporting department activities providing for optimal instrument and equipment processing. Functions as a patient advocate. Responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient.
Requirements
- Sterile processing
- Surgical instrumentation
- Medical
- Surgical
- Operating Room
- Surgical Case
- IAHCSMM
- High school graduate or GED. OR -Three (3) years instrumentation experience in a hospital setting.
- Certified Central Service Technician certification required.
- Instrument Specialist Certification required or obtained within 6 months.
- Certified Instrumentation Specialist Certification.
- Instrument Specialist Certification (or within 6 months)
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a vocational program for Central Service.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all surgical instrument sets and equipment are properly maintained.
- Tracking lost and broken instrumentation and maintenance of digital records of instrumentation in Instrument Tracking System software.
- Performs weekly missing instrument audit reports.
- Functions as a team member, supporting department activities providing for optimal instrument and equipment processing.
- Functions as a patient advocate.
- Responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
