Instrument Technician

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is seeking an Instrument Technician to manage sterile supplies and instrument maintenance for the ambulatory surgical center. You will prepare, store, process, and sterilize instrument trays and ensure inventory levels are adequate.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while following department and OSHA guidelines. Experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Description

• 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

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

#ASC5