Instrument Technician I

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure instruments are sterile and ready for procedures. The role involves preparing trays for the OR and nursing units, maintaining count sheets, and following strict sterilization and disinfection protocols under minimal supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of sterilization procedures, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in sterilization and aseptic techniques preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure surgical instruments are sterile and ready for physician prior to operations.
• Maintain and prepare instrument trays for the Operating Room and general Nursing Units.
• Maintain and update surgical count sheets.
• Follow sterilization and disinfection procedures with minimal supervision.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Surgical tray assembly

Quality control methods

Sterilization techniques

Equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting quality issues

Chemistry knowledge

Math calculations

Basic computer literacy

Ten-key data entry

Reading English comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Job Description

Following ANSI/AMMI guidelines, ensures surgical instruments are stile and ready for physician prior to operations and medical procedures. Maintains and prepares surgical instrument trays for the Operating Room and general Nursing Units, according to specifications. Maintains and updates surgical count sheets. Follows proper sterilization and disinfection procedures, and aseptic techniques with minimal supervision.

Summary

Following ANSI/AMMI guidelines, ensures surgical instruments are stile and ready for physician prior to operations and medical procedures. Maintains and prepares surgical instrument trays for the Operating Room and general Nursing Units, according to specifications. Maintains and updates surgical count sheets. Follows proper sterilization and disinfection procedures, and aseptic techniques with minimal supervision.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of materials, assembly processes, surgical trey assembly, quality control methods, and sterilization techniques.
• Proficient in meeting quality standards for sterilization services.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to determining causes of operating errors and apply effective decision making to correct errors.
• Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes, including uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills.
• Data entry abilities with ten key skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required Experience

Work Experience

One Year Of Experience In Surgical Instrument Sterilization Required.

Certification/License/Registration

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) preferred.

Education and Training

High school graduate or equivalent.