Instrument Technician/ CRST, Central Sterilization Tech

Oklahoma Heart Hospital • Oklahoma City, OK

4h

About The Position

The Instrument Technician ensures surgical instruments are clean, maintained, reprocessed, and sterilized in accordance with quality and patient-safety standards. The role is under the direct supervision of the Lead Technician and supports the Surgical Services Department by maintaining just-in-time par levels of surgical inventory and ensuring supplies are available for each procedure. The technician operates departmental instrumentation, electronic equipment, sterilizers, and computers within the scope of practice; participates in routine biological checks of sterilizers and total department maintenance; and troubleshoots equipment failures while providing a backup plan when needed. The position also supports the surgical team according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, follows applicable federal and state regulations, and demonstrates teamwork and willingness to work in other areas of Oklahoma Heart Hospital as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of three years of continuous cardiovascular surgery experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of continuous cardiovascular surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain just-in-time par levels of surgical inventory for the Surgical Services Department.
• Work in other areas of Oklahoma Heart Hospital as needed.
• Follow applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in routine biological checks of sterilizers.
• Participate in and encourage teamwork to provide patient-focused care.
• Operate departmental instrumentation, electronic equipment, sterilizers, and computer equipment efficiently and within the scope of practice.
• Assist the surgical team in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and assess equipment failures and provide a backup plan when needed.
• Ensure supplies are available as needed for each procedure.
• Participate in the total maintenance of the department.
• Ensure surgical instruments are clean, maintained, reprocessed, and sterilized according to quality and patient-safety standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
• Continuing education and professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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