Instrument Core Technician, Mid-Shift

Mayo Career Site UK; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Career Site UK is seeking an Instrument Core Technician to support the operating room team with sterile processing, instrument handling, and supply delivery. The role includes processing and packaging instruments and maintaining sterile core inventory in alignment with standards.

The technician will communicate needs for case carts, practice aseptic technique, and assist with opening sterile trays under supervision of OR staff and CSPD leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical technology and aseptic technique.
• Ability to communicate with operating room team and CSPD leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Clean, package, and process surgical instruments and scopes; maintain inventory and storage in sterile cores.
• Communicate needs for case cart requisitions to support OR teams.
• Assist with opening sterile trays as directed, practicing aseptic technique.

Job description

The Instrument Core Technician is responsible for all duties of Instrument Technician as well as performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room core(s). Under the supervision of the CSPD Leadership Team, the Instrument Core Technician has direct communication and service liaison responsibility to the operating room. The Instrument Core Technician prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation and scopes, as well as maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the sterile core. Core Techs are also responsible to communicate the need for the development of case cart requisitions. Practices aseptic technique and may assist with the opening of sterile trays or items as needed and under the direction of the operating room surgical technician and/or circulating nurse. The Instrument Core Tech demonstrates knowledge of clinical applications and has knowledge of surgical technology, utilizing medical and computer applications. Central Service technicians work in compliance with best practices and standards established by: The Joint Commission, AAMI, HSPA, AORN, OSHA, DOT, WHO, FDA, EPA, and HIPPA.

To learn more about the Sterile Processing Department from staff members, please watch this video:

Explore a Career as a Sterile Processing Technician – Surgery - MSS Video Upload (mayo.edu)