Instrument Technician - CPC West Bank

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis is seeking an Instrument Technician to provide sterile instruments and supplies for procedures, decontaminate, process, assemble and sterilize instruments, and distribute them to surgical sites.

The role supports the OR for upcoming surgery cases and responds to emergencies, with evenings shifts 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM and rotating weekends. 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2 weeks) with day 90-day orientation on day shift.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an operating room or medical device reprocessing role, or completion of a Fairview Sterile Processing training program.
• 2 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technologist, or in a medical device reprocessing role.
• CRCST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical instruments and supplies for procedures and cases.
• Decontaminate, clean, process, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute instruments and medical devices.
• Serve as a resource to physicians, nurses and staff regarding instruments and supplies.
• Support the OR for upcoming surgery cases and respond to emergencies.

Skills

OR experience

Sterile processing

Medical device reprocessing

Education

Central Service program

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview, University of MN West Bank in Minneapolis has an immediate opening for an Instrument Technician at the West Bank Central Processing Center located in Minneapolis, MN. This role will support the OR for upcoming surgery cases as well as responding to emergency cases.

Hours: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2 week pay period)

Shift: Evening Shift 2:30PM - 11PM

Rotating Weekends

Orientation will take place on day shift, full time equivalent, first 90 days.

As an Instrument Technician, you will provide surgical instruments and supplies needed for procedures and cases. Decontaminates, cleans, processes, assembles, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable instruments and medical devices. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies.

Job Expectations:

• Job expectations may vary depending on location and services provided. Sites may perform surgical case cart assembly, intraoperative supply picking, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other semi-critical devices.


• Reviews and interprets all resources needed to determine the priority of instruments and medical devices required.


• Inspects, tests, assembles, packages, and labels surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.


• Ensures instruments are available and ready for site-specific and System CSSD-CPC trays.


• Performs manual decontamination of reusable instruments and equipment.


• Follows manufactures written instructions for use and system policies and procedures.


• Operates automated and non-automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, and other commonly used equipment in sterile processing.


• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.

Required

Experience

6 months experience in an operating room, medical device reprocessing role or related role OR completion of an approved Fairview Sterile Processing training program

Preferred

Education

Graduate of a Central Service program, Accredited Surgical Technologist program or Licensed Practical Nurse program.

Experience

Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, a Surgical Technologist, or in a medical device reprocessing role.

License/Certification/Registration

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status