Technician, Instrument

AHMC Healthcare•Whittier, CA

About The Position

Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room, as well as similar duties in other hospital areas as assigned. Independently scrubs on all surgical procedures and problem-solves in relation to the procedure being performed. Applies basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology to support optimal surgical patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and applies aseptic principles during surgical procedures. Prepares and decontaminates instruments, examines them for damage, arranges repairs and lubrication as needed, prepares instrument sets using the appropriate listings, and ensures supplies and equipment are sterile and properly packaged for sterilization. Checks sterile supplies for expiration dates and package integrity, removes outdated supplies from service for reprocessing, and transports instruments and supplies to Central Sterilization. Performs routine cleaning of furniture and equipment and assists with cleaning the operating room between cases as necessary. The role also includes professional conduct, guest and interdepartmental relations, professional growth and development, and performance improvement. The employee is expected to follow hospital and department policies, communicate professionally, contribute to the team, complete required orientation and safety updates, attend in-service programs, and support quality, efficiency, and cost-control efforts.

Requirements

High school graduate.
BCLS certification/registration required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a CS Tech is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other operating-room professionals; perform similar duties elsewhere in the hospital as assigned.
Independently scrub on surgical procedures and problem-solve in relation to the procedure.
Apply aseptic principles and patient-care concepts during surgical procedures.
Prepare and decontaminate instruments using appropriate techniques.
Examine instruments for damage, arrange repairs as needed, and lubricate instruments as needed.
Prepare instrument sets using the appropriate listing.
Ensure supplies and equipment are sterile and package them for sterilization according to prescribed procedures.
Check sterile supplies for expiration dates and packaging integrity; remove outdated supplies from service and reprocess them for sterilization.
Take instruments and supplies to Central Sterilization for sterilization.
Clean furniture, shelves, and equipment according to prescribed procedures, and assist with cleaning the operating room between cases as necessary.
Follow attendance requirements and hospital and department policies; maintain confidentiality and communicate equipment or supply problems to the supervisor.
Contribute to a professional, positive, and cooperative team environment; assist coworkers and request assistance when appropriate.
Complete annual safety updates and general and departmental orientation within established time frames; attend in-service programs.
Identify errors, inefficiencies, and inaccuracies and bring them to management with suggestions for improvement.
Develop solutions to departmental problems, support cost control or revenue generation, maximize operational efficiency, and measure progress against quality goals.
Work to understand, anticipate, and meet the needs and expectations of patients and other customers.