Instrument Technician

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus

Resumo da oferta

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Instrument Technician to support Central Sterile, the Operating Room, clinics, and procedural areas as a technical resource for surgical instrumentation and reusable medical device processing.

The role requires two years of sterile processing experience, CRCST certification, and the ability to read IFUs, maintain instrument sets, and collaborate across departments to ensure safety and regulatory readiness.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2 years Central Sterile/Sterile Processing experience required.
• Experience with instrument coordination, quality monitoring, and education preferred.
• Knowledge of IFUs and regulatory standards is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Serves as a technical resource for surgical instrumentation and reusable medical device processing, including cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, storage, and handling.
• Assists with instrument set maintenance, count sheets, missing or damaged instrumentation, new products, loaner instrumentation, vendor coordination, and purchasing evaluations.
• Performs quality and compliance monitoring of sterilization and high-level disinfection processes, including audits and documentation review.
• Provides education and technical guidance to Central Sterile and clinical staff related to instrumentation, IFUs, sterilization, and reprocessing.
• Collaborates with Central Sterile, OR, clinical departments, vendors, Infection Prevention, and leadership for standardization and process improvement.
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, and prioritization; serves as resource for the department.
• Follows Mercy safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions or injuries.

Conhecimentos

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization

High-level disinfection

Reusable medical devices

IFUs

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Formação académica

CRCST certification

Certified Instrument Specialist Certification

Education sufficient to obtain required certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Instrument TechnicianApply: Mercy Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR105238Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to $2000 sign-on bonus**Work Shift**Variable/Rotating Shifts**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Summary**This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by serving as a technical resource for surgical instrumentation, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and reusable medical device processing. The Instrument Technician supports Central Sterile, the Operating Room, clinics, and procedural areas by promoting instrument availability, quality, regulatory compliance, education, and standardized reprocessing practices throughout the organization.**Job Description****Job Duties/Essential Functions****Job Duties*** Serves as a technical resource for surgical instrumentation and reusable medical device processing, including cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, storage, and handling in accordance with manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), organizational policies, and applicable standards.* Supports the instrumentation needs of Central Sterile and the Operating Room by assisting with instrument set maintenance, count sheets, missing or damaged instrumentation, new products, loaner instrumentation, vendor coordination, purchasing evaluations, and prioritization based on surgical and clinical needs.* Performs quality and compliance monitoring of sterilization and high-level disinfection processes throughout the organization, including audits, documentation review, ATP or other cleaning verification testing, tray quality reviews, and identification and follow-up of opportunities for improvement.* Provides education, training, competencies, and technical guidance to Central Sterile and clinical staff related to instrumentation, IFUs, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and reusable medical device processing.* Collaborates with Central Sterile, the Operating Room, clinical departments, vendors, Infection Prevention, and leadership to support standardization, process improvement, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and resolution of instrumentation or reprocessing concerns.* Demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to independently prioritize responsibilities while serving as a resource and role model for the department.* Functions within Central Sterile operations as needed and performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or department leadership.* Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and reusable medical device processing.* Ability to read, interpret, and apply manufacturer IFUs and organizational policies.* Strong critical thinking, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to provide education and constructive guidance to staff and clinical departments.* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across departments.* Demonstrates leadership abilities and a commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement.**Professional Experience*** Minimum of two (2) years of Central Sterile/Sterile Processing experience required.* Experience with surgical instrumentation, instrument coordination, quality monitoring, education, sterilization,, or high-level disinfection preferred.**Education*** Education sufficient to obtain required certificaiton.******Licensure, Certification, Registration*** CRCST certification through HSPA required.* Certified Instrument Specialist Certification required within 1 year of hire date.* Additional certifications related to instrumentation, endoscope reprocessing, healthcare leadership, or surgical technology are preferred.* Required certifications must be maintained as applicable to the position. **Physical Requirements**Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently**Pay Rate Type**Hourly