SMC Instrument Processing Specialist
About The Position
This position is responsible to ensure that all surgical instrument sets and equipment are properly maintained. Responsible for tracking lost and broken instrumentation and maintenance of digital records of instrumentation in Instrument Tracking System software. Performs weekly missing instrument audit reports. Ensures that these responsibilities are carried out according to established directions designated in procedure manual. Functions as a team member, supporting department activities providing for optimal instrument and equipment processing. Functions as a patient advocate. Responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED or three years instrumentation experience in a hospital setting.
- Certified Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire.
- Good computer knowledge
- Good working knowledge of Power Point and SPM.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written communications skills (English).
- Self-motivated, able to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Instrument Specialist Certification preferred.
- Successful completion of a vocational program for Central Service, preferred.
- Technician or equivalent education/work experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all surgical instrument sets and equipment are properly maintained.
- Tracking lost and broken instrumentation
- Maintenance of digital records of instrumentation in Instrument Tracking System software.
- Performs weekly missing instrument audit reports.
- Ensures that these responsibilities are carried out according to established directions designated in procedure manual.
- Functions as a team member, supporting department activities providing for optimal instrument and equipment processing.
- Functions as a patient advocate.
- Responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
