Sterile Processing Instrument Technician

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Instrument Technician works under general supervision and follows established processes for decontamination, processing, and sterilization. The role involves cleaning instruments and equipment to ensure they are free of bioburden; inspecting, function testing, and assembling items for high-level disinfection or sterilization; and following manufacturers’ instructions for use as well as department and hospital processes and policies.

The technician accurately maintains required documentation in written logs and/or computer systems, covering decontamination, processing, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and sterile processing department equipment. The role also prioritizes instrumentation for processing, answers telephones, and dispatches instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s Mission, Values, and Service Standards. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to interact with staff and coworkers across a diverse range of disciplines.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to operate equipment.
• Frequent high-, mid-, and low-level lifting of items weighing around 25 pounds.
• Frequent hand coordination.

Responsibilities

• Clean instruments and equipment to ensure they are free of bioburden.
• Inspect, function test, and assemble instruments and equipment for high-level disinfection or sterilization.
• Follow manufacturers’ instructions for use and department and hospital processes and policies for decontamination, processing, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.
• Accurately maintain required documentation in written logs and/or computer systems, including records of processing and sterile processing department equipment.
• Prioritize instrumentation for processing.
• Answer telephones and dispatch instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s Mission, Values, and Service Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

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