Instrument Tech I - RME

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

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. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): 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 Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The Instrument Technician is responsible for ensuring that SPD prep/assembly and OR core technicians have reasonable access and information to find the reusable medical equipment (RME) they need to do their jobs (i.e. surgical/procedural instrumentation/implants requiring UAMS sterilization/scopes/etc.).

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Needs good communication skills and the ability to handle demanding and/or stressful requests.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Nice To Haves

1 year of healthcare experience
One year of experience as an Instrument Tech or recent certification as an Instrument Tech.
Certified Instrument Tech

Responsibilities

Managing inventory in all RME designated locations.
Actively participating in searching for instrumentation in non-RME designated locations (i.e. decon, prep/assembly, OR, etc.).
Preparing newly purchased instruments/sets for circulation.
Par level management including cycle counts, scanning items in/out etc.
Reconciliation of inventory into sets; completion of sets with missing items; returned to circulation (missing/holding rack).
Etching, set building, count sheets, Censitrac upload etc.
May perform other duties as assigned.