Instrument Technician Certified
About The Position
Under the direction of the Surgical Services Leadership Team, this position coordinates decontamination and sterile processing of all instrumentation and non-sterile supplies in the operating room setting. Will work with other Operating Room personnel in a team focused, effective and efficient manner to accomplish the responsibilities of the decontamination/sterile processing area. Will be responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation. Will practice effective customer service by demonstrating an attitude of service and responsiveness toward co-workers, physicians and vendors; acting in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality of information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Certification (CRCST or CBSPD) preferred or required within 1 year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certification (CRCST or CBSPD)
Responsibilities
- Selecting and assembling quality instruments into specified instrument sets.
- Processing instruments, including decontamination, checking sets, wrapping and sterilization.
- Checking the OR Surgery Schedule for instruments needed on a daily basis and coordinating borrowing set(s) if needed.
- Knowing the procedure for recall of instrument(s) or instrument set(s) from the OR.
- Serving as a resource person for the OR staff concerning instrument sets and sterilization techniques.
- Keeping OR staff updated on instrument status (i.e., receiving from other OR, in the sterilizer, arriving by courier, etc.).
- Responding to emergency situations immediately (i.e., break in power, recalls, instruments needed for OR cases not scheduled).
- Training personnel in instrument duties, decontamination, checking and assembly of sets, wrapping and sterilization of sets.
- Updating the OR schedule throughout the day.
- Keeping all records of sterilization, including Biologicals, DART tests and implant biologicals.
- Maintaining a record of all instruments out for repair and when returned.
- Marking set(s) accordingly.
- Maintaining communication and cooperative relationship with internal and external customers, including: Community Surgery Center employees and Medical Staff, Community Hospitals Indianapolis departments, and Vendors and Manufacturers.
- Performing continual preventive maintenance care on all instruments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
