Instrument Tech

St Bernardine Medical Center • San Bernardino, CA

1d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Instrument Tech, you will ensure the availability, cleanliness, and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment. You will clean, sterilize, assemble, and inspect surgical instruments and trays; operate sterilization equipment; and maintain accurate records. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of sterilization principles, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment so instruments are sterile and ready for use.

The position is at Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center, a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital in San Bernardino, California. Founded in 1931, the hospital provides a broad range of services and is part of Dignity Health.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as an Instrument Technician or Central Service Technician, or relevant instrument processing experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and the nomenclature of equipment used in the department.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Sterile Processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Standards of Conduct Requirements, complete and submit the SOC acknowledgement card, and fulfill compliance education requirements as directed.
• Perform instrument room activities, including decontaminating, organizing, and assembling instrument sets after surgical procedures.
• Maintain adequate supplies for instrument repackaging and decontamination, Steris units, and autoclave testing.
• Add instrumentation to case carts for scheduled add-on cases and communicate with scrub and circulating personnel about instrumentation.
• Adapt to changes in workload, recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and handle frustrations appropriately.
• Support patient safety according to TJC standards, identify patients according to policy, comply with current CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, and write legibly.
• Clean, sterilize, assemble, and inspect surgical instruments and trays; operate sterilization equipment and maintain accurate records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed