Instrument Technician

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital. Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements. Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety. Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient need. Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy. Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.

Requirements

• Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspects, decontaminates, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and other patient care equipment.
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on patient needs.
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility.
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED