Instrument Tech I

OSF HealthCare; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Instrument Technician - Surgery to manage inter-department instrument needs across OR, Case Carts, and Sterile Processing. You will coordinate daily instrument requests with OR partners and leaders, ensuring proper cleaning, sterilization and inspection of instrumentation.

The role requires competency in Immediate Use Sterilization and Biologic Indicator testing as needed. Excellent communication and organization are essential, with a requirement for a High School

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and prioritization/organization skills.
• Basic knowledge reading computer printouts and working from task lists.
• Certification in sterile processing at technician level or higher (preferred) with 1 year experience in Sterile Processing Department (preferred).

Responsibilities

• The instrument technician-Surgery will coordinate inter-departmental instrument needs between OR, Case Carts, and Sterile Processing.
• Coordinate daily instrument needs with OR partners and team leaders.
• Clean, sterilize and inspect instrumentation to ensure readiness.
• Responsible for Immediate Use Sterilization process and Biologic Indicator testing as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Prioritization & organization

Reading computer printouts

Task-list execution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Expected pay for this position is $18.80 - $22.12/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The instrument technician-Surgery will be responsible for detailed knowledge of the inter-departmental needs between OR, Case Carts, and the Sterile Processing Department. They will coordinate/communicate daily instrument needs with OR mission partners and team leaders. Must be competent in proper cleaning, sterilizing and inspecting of instrumentation. Must be proficient and responsible for all aspects of the Immediate Use Sterilization process, as well and handling Biologic Indicator testing as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Other skills/knowledge: Excellent communication skills Excellent prioritization/organization skills Basic knowledge reading computer printouts and working from task list.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exerience: Certification in sterile processing at the technician level or higher from an accredited organization 1 year experience in a Sterile Processing Department.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.