Instrument Technician

Surgery Partners • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Instrument Technician collects, cleans, reassembles, prepares, and sterilizes surgical instruments, equipment, linens, and supplies. The technician prepares and labels packs and trays, stores finished supplies in designated areas, and delivers requested instruments and sets to operating rooms. The role also supports safe patient care, confidentiality, customer service, continuous quality improvement, and cooperative workplace relationships. The position is listed as 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a sterile processing department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and reassemble instrument sets using instrument count sheets.
• Prepare instrument sets for sterilization and use sterilization methods appropriate to specific instruments and equipment.
• Scrub and wash surgical instruments, containers, and equipment, including aspirators and suction units.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, surgical linens, and supplies, including surgical packs and treatment trays.
• Obtain the correct instruments or instrument sets and deliver them to the patient operating room in a timely manner as requested.
• Prepare packs of supplies, instruments, and dressing and treatment trays according to designated lists or codes; wrap, label, and seal the packs.
• Store prepared articles and supplies in designated areas.
• Collaborate with the SPD Supervisor to recommend updates to instrument processing, storage, and set-up.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures, including guidelines for appropriate conduct, corporate compliance, diversity, and confidentiality.
• Identify potential patient risks, actions to eliminate, minimize, or report risks, procedures to follow after an incident, and processes for common problems, failures, and user errors.
• Apply customer-service and continuous-quality-improvement principles while performing daily duties.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality concerning patient care, personnel, and strategic matters, and adhere to the Confidentiality Policy.
• Maintain positive working relationships and foster a cooperative work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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