Instrument Technician - Temporary Part-Time

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine seeks an Instrument Technician to manage sterile supplies and maintain instrument trays for the ambulatory surgical center. The role involves preparation, storage, processing, and sterilization of instruments, while ensuring adequate supply levels and reporting issues to the manager.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience in a medical setting, and strong communication with the ability to work independently.

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.

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

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Sterile processing certification

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

Part-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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