Certified Instrument Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is seeking an Instrument Tech to ensure the availability, cleanliness, and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment. You will clean, sterilize, assemble, and inspect instruments and trays, operate sterilization equipment, and maintain accurate records to keep procedures running smoothly.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization principles, and the ability to work efficiently in a

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited sterile processing program.
• Minimum one year of experience in a sterile processing department in an acute-care facility.
• Certification as Instrument Specialist, Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech, and Central Service Technician.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates adherence to Standards of Conduct; completes SOC acknowledgement.
• Performs instrument room decontamination, organization, and assembly after procedures.
• Maintains supplies for repackaging, Steris units, and autoclave testing.
• Adds instrumentation to case carts and communicates with scrub and circulating staff.
• Adapts to workload changes and manages frustration professionally.
• Ensures patient safety according to TJC and CDC hand hygiene guidelines.

Education

Accredited sterile processing program

One year experience in Sterile Processing Department in Acute Care facility

Certified Instrument Specialist

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech

Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Instrument Tech, you will ensure the availability, cleanliness, and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment.
Every day, you will meticulously clean, sterilize, assemble, and inspect surgical instruments and trays, operating sterilization equipment and maintaining accurate records.
To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of sterilization principles, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, ensuring all instruments are sterile and ready.

• Demonstrates adherence to the Standards of Conduct Requirements. Completes and turns in the SOC acknowledgement card. -Fulfills compliance education requirements as directed by the compliance department or department management.
• Performs instrument room activities relating to the decontamination, organization and assembly of instrument sets after surgical procedures.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies for repackaging of instruments, instrument decontamination, Steris units, and autoclave testing.
• Adds instrumentation to case carts for scheduled add-on cases. Maintains communication with scrub and circulating personnel regarding instrumentation.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to changes in the workload as required. Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; handles frustrations appropriately.
• Provides for patient safety according to TJC standards. Properly identifies patient per policy. Complies with current CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines. Writes legibly.

This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Vocational School Grad: Successful completion of an accredited sterile processing program.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a Sterile Processing Department in an Acute Care facility
• Certified Instrument Specialist
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, nonprofit, acute-care hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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