Instrument Technician

• Decontaminate medical instruments and materials by disassembling and cleaning by hand and/or machine
• Assemble, package, inspect, test, and reassemble instruments and sets
• Place sets in proper containers or wrapping and load/transport carts with prepared sets
• Maintain records of loads and items removed from the department for processing
• Transport loads to and from CSS and prepare proper storage of instruments and equipment
• Use and test sterilizing equipment, including dart and biological tests for autoclaves and diagnostic and biological tests for Steris sterilizer
• Record and accurately interpret test results
• Assist Operating Room staff by locating needed supplies and equipment
• Serve the OR’s sterile instrument and equipment needs and respond to urgent requests
• Report directly to the Sterile Processing Supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Preferred:
  Certified Instrument Tech
• Preferred:
  Work experience as an Instrument Tech
• Preferred:
  Experience fulfilling orders/requests (packing, assembling & stocking items)
• Ability to decontaminate, assemble, inspect, package, test, and sterilize medical instruments and/or sets
• Ability to maintain processing records and accurately interpret test results
• Ability to use and test sterilizing equipment
• Ability to assist Operating Room staff with supplies and equipment
• Ability to work inside a medical facility and perform the listed physical activities, including standing and lifting/carrying 11–25 lbs. or more and pushing/pulling 100 lbs. or more

Demonstrates expertise in decontaminating, assembling, inspecting, and sterilizing medical instruments while maintaining accurate processing records. Proficient in using sterilizing equipment and assisting Operating Room staff with necessary supplies and equipment.

• Decontamination of Medical Instruments
• Sterilizing Equipment Testing
• Record Maintenance and Interpretation
• Assisting Operating Room Staff
• Certified Instrument Tech

• Decontamination
• Assembly of Instruments
• Inspection of Instruments
• Packaging of Instruments
• Testing of Sterilizers
• Sterilization Techniques
• Record Keeping
• Interpreting Test Results
• Physical Lifting and Carrying
• Order Fulfillment

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Instrument Tech

• Medical Instruments
• Sterile Processing
• Operating Room
• Medical Facility

• Autoclave
• Steris Sterilizer