Instrument Technician

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an Instrument Tech to support sterile processing and ensure correct, functional sterile instrumentation for the Operating Room. The role requires completing decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with efficiency and professionalism.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and CRCST certification within one year of hire. Experience within University Health System is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification within 12 months of hire is required.
• Experience at University Health System is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Decontamination of instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and pack instruments for sterilization and delivery.
• Sterilize instruments according to standards and policies.
• Dispatch sterile supplies to Operating Room staff in a timely manner.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) within 1 year

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct patient care by ensuring the Operating Room staff has correct, fully functional, sterile surgical instrumentation delivered in a timely manner consistent with the highest standards of customer service. Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch) with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy. The manner in which an Instrument Tech will perform these duties will be characterized by resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. Techs are expected to build and maintain a comprehensive body of knowledge with respect to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation. Complies with UHand Departmental policies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent experience is required. National certification through the International Association of Healthcare Service Materiel Management as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required within one (1) year from the date of hire. Experience within University Health System is preferred.