Certified Instrument Tech

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Glendale Memorial Hospital in California is seeking an Instrument Tech to ensure cleanliness, sterility, and readiness of surgical instruments and trays.

You will clean, sterilize, assemble, inspect instruments, operate sterilization equipment, and maintain records, collaborating with scrub and circulating staff to support patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited sterile processing program (technical or vocational).
• Minimum one year experience in Sterile Processing Department in Acute Care facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument room activities relating to 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; coordinates with scrub and circulating personnel.
• Demonstrates adaptability to changing workload and maintains patient safety per policy, including CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instruments handling

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited sterile processing program

One year of Sterile Processing Department experience

Certified Instrument Specialist

Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech

Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

Tools

Steris units

Autoclave testing

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

• Technical School Successful completion of an accredited sterile processing program. and Minimum one (1) year experience in Sterile Processing Department in Acute Care facility, upon hire or


• Vocational School Grad Successful completion of an accredited sterile processing program. and Minimum one (1) year experience in Sterile Processing Department in Acute Care facility, upon hire


• Certified Instrument Specialst, upon hire or


• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, upon hire or


• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, upon hire or


• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, upon hire

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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Pay Range

$32.78 - $32.78 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.