Instrument Technician – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

University of Arkansas•Benton, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location.

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
Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility
Noise Level: Moderate
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.