Instrument Technician-Central Processing-Main Campus (2nd Shift Monday-Friday 12p-8:30p or 3p-11:30p, Rotating Weekends Required)
About The Position
This position is for 2nd shift. Qualified candidates must be available to work the designated schedule of Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends. We have two 2nd shift schedules available: 12p-8:30p 3p-11:30p Additionally, candidates should be able to attend our initial 12-week training program on second shift, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Job Description Summary: Cleans, sterilizes, and assembles surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures quality, safety, and service for all hospital departments and off-sites requiring sterile supplies. Job Description: Essential Functions: Sorts, disassembles, and cleans surgical instruments and equipment. Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes. Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment according to standard procedures. Inspects for and reports any malfunctions to the manager. Performs quality control on all instruments and scopes, checking for visual damage, sharpness, cleanliness, and working condition. Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed. Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation of inventory and of daily production and quality control. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterile instruments and equipment are available when needed. Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe environment. Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Working knowledge of standards of infection control.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Central Service Technician or ability to become certified within one year of hire, preferred.
- Certificate of Completion from an accredited Surgical Scrub Technical program, preferred.
- Six months of related experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sorts, disassembles, and cleans surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes.
- Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment according to standard procedures.
- Inspects for and reports any malfunctions to the manager.
- Performs quality control on all instruments and scopes, checking for visual damage, sharpness, cleanliness, and working condition.
- Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed.
- Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation of inventory and of daily production and quality control.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterile instruments and equipment are available when needed.
- Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe environment.
- Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
