Instrument Technician

Community Health Network; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Anderson, Indiana is seeking an Instrument Technician to coordinate decontamination and sterile processing of surgical instruments. The role requires careful assembly of instrument sets, processing, and maintaining an efficient communication flow with OR personnel.

Applicants should have a valid High School Diploma or GED and certification in sterile processing preferred. The position involves a collaborative environment emphasizing effective customer service and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrument selection and assembly.
• Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to respond efficiently in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Select and assemble quality instruments into specified sets.
• Process instruments, including decontamination and sterilization.
• Train personnel in instrument duties and sterilization techniques.

Skills

Instrument selection and assembly

Decontamination and sterilization

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification (CRCST or CBSPD)

Job description

Under the direction of the Surgical Services Leadership Team, this position coordinates decontamination and sterile processing of all instrumentation and non‑sterile supplies in the operating room setting. The role works with other operating room personnel in a team‑focused, efficient manner to accomplish the responsibilities of the decontamination/sterile processing area. The individual will be responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation and will practice effective customer service by demonstrating an attitude of service and responsiveness toward co‑workers, physicians, and vendors, acting in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality of information.

Instrument Technician Duties

• Responsible for selecting and assembling quality instruments into specified instrument sets.
• Process instruments, including decontamination, checking sets, wrapping, and sterilization.
• Check the OR surgery schedule for instruments needed on a daily basis and coordinate borrowing set(s) if needed.
• Know procedure for recall of instrument(s) or instrument set(s) from the OR.
• Serve as a resource person for the OR staff concerning instrument sets and sterilization techniques.
• Keep OR staff updated on instrument status (e.g., receiving from other OR, in the sterilizer, arriving by courier, etc.).
• Respond to emergency situations immediately (e.g., break in power, recalls, instruments needed for OR cases not scheduled).

Department Duties

• Train personnel in instrument duties, decontamination, checking and assembly of sets, wrapping and sterilization of sets.
• Update the OR schedule throughout the day.

Record Keeping

• Keep all records of sterilization, including biologicals, DART tests, and implant biologicals.
• Maintain a record of all instruments out for repair and when returned, marking set(s) accordingly.

Communication & Relationships

• Maintain communication and a cooperative relationship with internal and external customers, including Community Surgery Center employees, medical staff, community hospitals Indianapolis departments, and vendors and manufacturers.

Quality / Quality Improvement

• Perform continual preventive maintenance care on all instruments.

Additional Information

• Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Certification (CRCST or CBSPD) preferred or required within 1 year of hire.