Instrument Technician

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an Instrument Tech to support sterile processing for the Operating Room, ensuring sterile surgical instruments are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.

The role covers decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch, requiring resourcefulness, courtesy, and professionalism. A high school diploma and at least 1 year OR sterile processing experience or CBSPD CSPDT or IAHCSMM CRCST certification within 1 year are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year operating room sterile processing experience or equivalent.
• Certification within CBSPD CSPDT or IAHCSMM CRCST required within 1 year of hire.
• Course work in surgical instrumentation or central supply/materials management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch duties.
• Ensure instruments are accurate, sterile, and delivered timely to OR staff.
• Maintain knowledge of standards and policies; comply with UHS policies.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Determination

Courtesy

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

CBSPD CSPDT certification

IAHCSMM CRCST certification

Job description

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 UHS and Departmental policies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent experience is required. One year experience as an operating room sterile processing technician or equivalent experience and certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) CSPDT or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) CRCST is required. New hires must obtain a certification within one year from date of hire, current employees are required to submit a certification one year from date of notification. Course work in surgical instrumentation or central supply/materials management is preferred.