Instrument Technician

University Health; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an Instrument Tech within its Sterile Processing department. The role focuses on decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch of surgical instruments to support the Operating Room staff.

Candidates will build knowledge of preparation standards and comply with departmental policies. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and CRCST certification within one year of hire; experience in University Health System is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Experience within University Health System is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch of surgical instruments.
• Ensures timely delivery of sterile instrumentation to Operating Room staff.
• Maintains knowledge of standards and procedures for instrument preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery.
• Complies with UHS and Departmental policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. 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.