Instrument Tech I PRN - RME

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The instrument tech will be responsible for decontamination, assembling and inspecting, packaging, testing, and sterilizing instruments and/or sets in the Reusable Medical Equipment dept. Maintain records of loads and items being removed from the department for processing, transport loads to and from SSD, and prepare proper storage for equipment. Performs routine testing, including biological tests for steam autoclaves, Sterrad, and System 1E. Assist Operating Room (OR) staff with needed supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing
• Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Occasional Physical Activity: Kneeling, Stooping

Nice To Haves

• Commensurate with education and experience

Responsibilities

• De-contamination: disassemble, clean (by hand and/or machine)
• Assembly and packaging; instrument inspection and testing, re-assembly of sets, placing in proper containers or wrapping sets
• Loading and transporting; loads transport carts with prepared sets, maintain a record of loads and items being removed from the department for processing, transports loads to and from CSS
• Proper storage of instruments and equipment; storing instruments and/or equipment in their designated locations, properly positioning items for ease of identification and verification of sterility
• Use and testing of sterilizing equipment; perform dart and biological tests for autoclaves; perform diagnostic and biological tests for Steris sterilizer. Records and accurately interprets results of tests.
• Assists OR staff; Helps locate needed supplies and equipment
• Assisting OR staff helps locate needed instruments
• May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED