Instrument Technician - UMMC East Bank

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services at University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for the 0.8 FTE evening shift (2:30-11 PM, Monday–Thursday with weekends as needed). The role provides instruments and supplies for the OR and ensures decontamination, cleaning, assembly and sterilization of reusable devices onsite.

The successful candidate will join a team that supports physicians, nurses and staff, follow safety protocols, and complete a

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an operating room or medical device reprocessing role OR completion of an approved Fairview Sterile Processing training program
• Graduate of a Central Service program, Accredited Surgical Technologist program or Licensed Practical Nurse program
• CRCST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, processes, assembles, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable instruments and medical devices.
• Operates automated and non-automated processing equipment such as instrument washers and sterilizers.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.

Education

Central Service program

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Licensed Practical Nurse program

CRCST certification

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview, University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank, located in Minneapolis by the U of MN. We have an immediate opening for a Sterile Processing Technician! Do you want to be part of an outstanding team? We provide the Operating Room with the surgical instruments and supplies needed for surgical cases. Decontaminates, sets up, and sterilizes surgical instruments. We are a resource for physicians, nurses, and medical staff for the OR Operating Room.

This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) opening on evening shift, 2:30-11PM, Monday - Thursday, weekends as needed, onsite. Full Benefits package offered.

All hires must complete a 12-week orientation following hire. Candidates must be able to commit to working a full-time day shift position for 12-weeks following hire.

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.
• Serves as a resource to clinical staff as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

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 benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. 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