Instrument Technician I

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

39d • 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. This position will fill multiple positions. The Instrument Tech will be responsible for decontamination, assembling and inspecting, packaging, testing and sterilizing instruments and/or sets. Maintain records of loads and items being removed from department for processing, transports loads to and from SSD and prepare proper storage for equipment. Performs routine testing including biological test for steam autoclaves, Sterrad and System 1E. Assist Operating Room (OR) staff with needed supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically
• Frequent Physical Activity: Stand
• Occasional Physical Activity: Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead
• Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more
• Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more
• Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
• Hazards: Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Nice To Haves

• Certified Instrument Tech.
• Work experience as an Instrument Tech.
• Experience fulfilling orders/requests (packing, assembling & stocking items).

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate (dis-assemble, clean by hand and/or machine) medical instruments/materials.
• Assemble and package, inspect and test instruments, re-assemble sets, place sets in proper containers and/or wrapping and load/transport loaded carts with prepared sets.
• Maintain record of loads and items being removed from department for processing.
• Transport loads to and from CSS and prepare proper storage of instruments and equipment.
• Use and test sterilizing equipment; perform dart and biological tests for autoclaves; perform diagnostic and biological tests for Steris sterilizer.
• Record and accurately interpret results of tests; assist OR staff; help locate needed supplies and equipment.
• Communicate professionally even when under pressure/fulfilling demanding and/or stressful requests.
• Position revolves around serving the Operating Room's (OR’s) sterile instrument and equipment needs.
• Must understand the URGENCY of the OR staff’s requests.
• Answer directly to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
• Other related 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED