Instrument Technician-Processing

UnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: Full-time; 3PM - 11:30PM; weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts on rotation Benefits Eligible

An Instrument Tech is responsible for decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of supplies, instruments, and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within hospital. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.

Must be able to troubleshoot, identify workable solutions, and communicate effectively with the Sterile Processing Manager.

• Area of Interest:
  Patient Care
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department:
  Sterile Processing
  - Logan
• Shift:
• Job

An Instrument Tech is responsible for decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of supplies, instruments, and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within hospital. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.

Must be able to troubleshoot, identify workable solutions, and communicate effectively with the Sterile Processing Manager.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Assembles all instrument procedure trays using protocol content lists as a guide.
• Decontaminates instruments, equipment & all other devices per manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensures items needing repair are removed from service and delivered to the SPD office.
• Communicates effectively with all customers and staff.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies in various types of autoclaves and sterrad machines.
• Loads autoclaves and sterrad machines in prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized.
• Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical/surgical procedure and terminology.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, all storage areas, and equipment.
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a…