Instrument Technician

Penn Medicine; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, processing and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and supplies. You will monitor effectiveness of sterilization according to AAMI, AORN, CDC, and OSHA guidelines while maintaining proper records.

Responsibilities include preparing instrument trays for OR/L&D/ED, identifying damaged items, and ensuring safe handling of contaminated equipment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Prior lead/charge role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Monitor sterilization processes and adhere to AAMI, AORN, CDC, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization and biological monitoring.

Skills

Decontamination

Inspection & handling

Packaging & processing

Sterilization equipment

AAMI/AORN/CDC/OSHA guidelines

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health

Department: Sterile Processing

Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901

Hours: Full Time

Job Summary:

Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, processing and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation, scopes, patient care equipment requiring sterilization, and supplies.

Performing monitoring of the effectiveness of all sterilization processes according to Policies and Procedures and by following the AAMI, AORN, CDC, and OSHA guidelines

Accountabilities

• 1. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in decontamination and processing of instruments, scopes, equipment and supplies.
  • a. Decontamination of surgical instrumentation. Patient care equipment and supplies is done according to Policy and Procedure following Manufacturer Recommendations and OSHA, AORN, AAMI Guidelines.
  • b. Safely operates all decontamination equipment according to Manufacturer’s instructions.
  • c. Utilizes proper packaging techniques when preparing instrumentation for processing. Appropriately uses wrappers, peel packs and containerized systems following packaging Policy and Procedure, AAMI and AORN guidelines.
• 2. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrumentation and technical expertise in identification of, care and handling of, and inspection for proper working order.
  • a. Prepares and assembles all instrument trays (OR, L&D, ED & SPD, Etc.) according to count Sheets, making sure the instrument trays are complete or appropriately marked with the missing items.
  • b. Inspects all instrumentation for damage, sharpness and proper working order, making sure that all Instrumentation placed on trays are safe to use.
  • c. Removes all damaged instruments from trays and replaces them with appropriate instrumentation.
  • d. Utilizes proper packaging techniques when preparing instrumentation for processing. Appropriately uses wrappers, peel packs and containerized systems following packaging Policy and Procedure, AAMI and AORN guidelines.
• 3. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills in operating sterilization equipment.
  • a. Safely operates all sterilization equipment following Manufacturer’s instructions.
  • b. Utilizes proper sterilization techniques when using steam sterilization, ethylene oxide (eto) and sterrad, following Policy and Procedure, AAMI, AORN, and OSHA Guidelines.
  • c. Conducts biological monitoring of all sterilization equipment, following Policy and Procedure.
  • d. Maintains appropriate records for sterilization, biological monitoring and ETO monitoring according to Policy and Procedure, AAMI, AORN and OSHA Guidelines.
• 4. Demonstrates knowledge of Standard Precautions.
  • a. Follows the proper workflow pattern.
  • b. Appropriately handles all contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies.
  • c. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment when performing all decontamination tasks.
  • d. Transports all contaminated items in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination of people and environment.
• 5. Demonstrates positive team relationship and communication skills and contributes to create a cohesive and productive environment.
  • a. Utilizes good interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with patients, nursing staff, Physicians, co-workers and all of our customers.
  • b. Effectively communicates all pertinent information to co-workers.
  • c. Demonstrates initiative in completion of assigned work and effectively works with little or no supervision.
  • d. Cooperates with and assists associates in completion of assigned work when able.
  • e. Follows staffing guidelines. In the interest of patient care, responds to needs within the department by cooperating with reassignment and later hour scheduling and weekend work.
  • f. Maintain technological competence through participation in ongoing in-services, seminars and training sessions.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Qualifications:

• H.S Diploma/ GED Required
• one year in a lead or charge role preferred

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

• Certification from IAHCSMM (CRCST) OR CBSPD (CSPDT) required

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees.

• Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.
• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
• Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.
• Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.