Night-Shift OR Instrument Equipment Tech

LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking an Instrument Equipment Technician to decontaminate, reassemble, and sterilize instruments used in the operating room. The role involves selecting appropriate surgical case supplies and ensuring accurate instrument counts for each tray.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED (or 2 years in related roles) and familiarity with instrument tracking. The position emphasizes safety and preventive maintenance of instruments in a fast paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or 2 years of work experience in equipment sterilization or Instrument or Operating Room Aide or Tech.
• Experience with instrument tracking systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process surgical instruments and supplies using proper techniques to prevent injury.
• Verify instrument counts and ensure all required instruments are present on the tray.
• Decontaminate surgical instrumentation and reset instrument trays.
• Analyze sterilization outcomes and recall loads if discrepancies occur.
• Report breakages, missing instruments, supplies, and equipment to management.

Skills

Instrument sterilization

Decontamination

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking an Instrument Equipment Technician to decontaminate, reassemble, and sterilize instruments used in the operating room. The role involves selecting appropriate surgical case supplies and ensuring accurate instrument counts for each tray.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED (or 2 years in related roles) and familiarity with instrument tracking. The position emphasizes safety and preventive maintenance of instruments in a fast paced hospital setting.