Instrument Technician

Orthopaedic Surgery Centers of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopaedic Surgery Centers of San Antonio is seeking an Instrument Technician to manage sterile supplies for our ambulatory surgical center in San Antonio, TX. You will handle preparation, storage, processing, and sterilization of instrument trays to ensure readiness.

This full-time role requires strong communication, independence, and experience in a medical setting, with certification in sterile processing considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher education.
• Experience in a medical or hospital environment, preferably working with medical surgical supplies.
• Sterile processing certification a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Sterile supplies and maintenance of the ambulatory surgical center.
• Preparation, storage, processing, and sterilization of instrument trays and supplies.
• Ensures and maintains adequate supply levels.
• Checks for broken, defective, out-dated, or missing items and reports them to the manager.
• Adheres to procedures in accordance with department and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Medical environment experience

Sterile processing certification

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Description

Position Status: Full-Time

Supervisor: Supply Manager

What You'll Do

• The Instrument Technician is responsible for the sterile supplies and maintenance of the ambulatory surgical center.
• Preparation, storage, processing, and sterilization of instrument trays and supplies.
• Ensures and maintains adequate supply levels.
• Checks for broken, defective, out-dated, or missing items and reports them to the manager.
• Adheres to procedures in accordance with department and OSHA guidelines

Requirements

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or higher education.
• Experience in a medical or hospital environment, preferably working with medical surgical supplies. Sterile processing certification a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.
• Requires extensive mobility (walking an standing) while performing duties. Periodic pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients and/or equipment. May have exposure to patients with communicable diseases. May have exposure to hazardous equipment or agents. GH 9/9/13

Bloodborne Pathogen Classification:

• Category I-Occupational Exposure

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