Infection-Control Instrument Tech (Evenings)

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an Instrument Equipment Technician to uphold infection control standards by cleaning, sterilizing and properly storing surgical instruments and operating room equipment, making patient safety its priority.

You will apply aseptic techniques, operate sterilization equipment, decontaminate, assemble and wrap instruments, and verify supplies are available and in good working order for all departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 2 years of work experience in equipment sterilization or Instrument or Operating Room Aide or Tech.

Responsibilities

• Identify surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies: clean, sterilize, and store properly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sanitary, infection control, and safety standards to perform all assignments within safety parameters.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique, decontamination methods, sterilization process, testing and equipment.
• Operate sterilization equipment, decontaminate, assemble and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with hospital established policies, quality assurance, safety and infection control policies and practices.
• Assess appropriate equipment and instruments needed for all departments and ensure all supplies are available and in working condition.
• Replace or repair instruments or equipment that are not working.
• Follow proper standard precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Process endoscopes, scopes and/or probes.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Aseptic technique

Equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an Instrument Equipment Technician to uphold infection control standards by cleaning, sterilizing and properly storing surgical instruments and operating room equipment, making patient safety its priority.

You will apply aseptic techniques, operate sterilization equipment, decontaminate, assemble and wrap instruments, and verify supplies are available and in good working order for all departments.