Instrument Tech

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Instrument Tech, you will ensure the availability, cleanliness, and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment. Every day you will meticulously clean, sterilize, assemble, and inspect surgical instruments and trays, operating sterilization equipment and maintaining accurate records. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of sterilization principles, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, ensuring all instruments are sterile and ready. Follows department and facility Policies, Procedures, and Protocols; internal and external, for infection control by wearing proper attire for assigned area and maintain safe work environment by following universal precautions at all times. Using proper techniques at all times processes and decontaminates instruments and equipment. Based on department and facility Policies, Procedures, and Protocols; internal and external, inspects, assembles and packages surgical instruments and equipment ensuring items meet end user expectations. Performs disinfection and sterilization of instruments and equipment,. Validates and documents appropriate parameters based on Policies, Procedures, and Protocols; internal and external. Performs routine testing and maintenance on equipment; washing, disinfecting and sterilizing equipment based on Policies, Procedures, and Protocols; internal and external.

Requirements

Completion of Certified Sterile Processing program and six (6) months experience.
Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor (CSPDS).
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT).
Cert Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT-CBSPD).
Proficient computer skills such as but not limited to basic Microsoft and keyboarding.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instruments, assembly, packaging, sterilization, cleaning and decontamination processes and proper safety practices including infection control, body mechanics and hazardous materials.
Basic knowledge of medical supplies and record keeping.

Responsibilities

Meticulously clean, sterilize, assemble, and inspect surgical instruments and trays.
Operate sterilization equipment and maintain accurate records.
Process and decontaminate instruments and equipment using proper techniques.
Inspect, assemble, and package surgical instruments and equipment.
Perform disinfection and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
Validate and document appropriate parameters based on Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
Perform routine testing and maintenance on equipment.
Wash, disinfect, and sterilize equipment based on Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
Follow department and facility Policies, Procedures, and Protocols for infection control.
Maintain a safe work environment by following universal precautions.