Instrument Tech

Overview

As a Instrument Technician, your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be valuable in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will be responsible for cleaning, organizing, wrapping and sterilizing instrumentation. Assuring all instrumentation and equipment is maintained in an optimal manner. Responsible for monitoring of the autoclaves/Steris units and other sterilization units – biological and steam penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Report any malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment).
• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Cleans, wraps, maintains and sterilizes each item according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Inspects instruments for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
• Determines whether each item is in good working condition.
• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure.
• Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy/procedure.
• Accurately labels each item with name and date.
• Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (i.e., positions items correctly in sterilizer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed)
• Checks equipment indicators for proper functioning
• Performs required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy/procedure
• Maintains all logs in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records
• Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility
• Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary
• Places items in correct location
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area
• Maintains/updates the instrument tray inventory list
• Accurately documents count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources
• Cleans autoclave in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
• Assists with operating room turnovers and close of day activities.
• Assists co-workers with daily preparation for next day’s surgery schedule
• Ensures process for ability to track load information for investigative purposes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Two years' experience with surgical instruments and sterilization techniques preferred

• ASC experience preferred

• Ophthalmology experience is a plus
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule Monday through Friday