Sterile Processing - Instrument Specialty Technician

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the OR/SPD with instrument management and inventory control. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with OR specialists and vendors.

The position emphasizes instrument tracking, repairs coordination, and maintaining accurate records, with CRCST certification required within 90 days and a preference for 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CRCST certification must be maintained or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and instrument sets.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of Registered/Certified Sterile Processing Technician.
• Create and update instrument inventory lists and checklists; monitor inventory levels.
• Order supplies and coordinate with vendors and OR/SPD teams.
• Maintain instrument sets; manage repairs, replacements, and loaner sets.
• Keep accurate records of instrumentation and instrument checklists; follow missing instrument reports.

Skills

Clear communication

Team player

Fine motor skills

Instrument assembly

Keyboard skills

Telephone etiquette

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description

Works under the supervision of the Manager-OR/SPD. Performs all the duties of the Registered/Certified Sterile Processing Technologist. Creates and updates instrument inventory lists and checklists. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies when needed. Coordinates with SPD and OR specialists to maintain appropriate instrument sets. Monitors and tracks instrument repairs and replacements. Manages loaner instrumentation sets. Works closely with Instrument Reps, vendors, and OR Specialists to ensure appropriate instrumentation is available.

Responsibilities

• Successfully performs all duties of the Registered Sterile Processing Technician as required to meet customer needs or workload requirements.
• Is an active and participating member of the departmental/specialty team committees and attends as needed.
• Strong knowledge of instruments/instrument sets and their usage
• Highly organized with excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Proactively and independently orders instruments and implants; works closely with supply chain
• Monitors and tracks instrumentation repairs and replacements
• Troubleshoots problems related to instrumentation and sterile processing
• Maintains accurate records of instrumentation
• Updates and creates instrument checklists
• Follows up on missing instrument reports
• Manages loaner sets and instruments
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• H.S. Diploma - Required

Work Experience

• 2 Years - Must be able to perform the duties of this position within a specified time set by the Director. - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) - Continued employment will be contingent upon maintaining registration. - Required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

Qualifications

Skills And Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Speaking clearly.
• Able to communicate by voice with co-workers, representatives, customers.
• Calibrate equipment.
• Precise hand/eye coordination with surgical instrumentation.
• Able to assemble surgical instrumentation.
• Manipulate small items and equipment.
• Must possess fine motor skills to handle micro instrumentation.
• Answer telephone.
• Ability to learn keyboard skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong work ethic, team player, supportive, able to work under pressure, flexible, focused.
• Must have positive attitude and outgoing personality.
• Can work independently.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Moving carts, instruments, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembling instrumentation, supplies, etc.
• Standing for long periods of time, up to 4 or more hours at a stretch.
• Operation of instrumentation and equipment.
• Walking, filling case carts.
• Pushing and pulling carts and other equipment.
• Able to lift and carry instrument sets and other equipment of up to 60 pounds.
• Able to reach above head to put instrument sets on shelf.
• Able to safely remove instrument sets from shelves without damage.
• Able to reach, climb on stool, stoop, kneel down.
• Ability to take departmental calls with 20 minute response time.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Manipulate numbers.
• Differentiating and count instruments.
• Ability to interpret data from various sources in the department.
• Able to comprehend surgical procedures, instrumentation and sequence of events.
• Short and long-term memory.
• Concentration and alertness for extended periods of time.
• Follow rules and instructions.
• Able to go from situation to situation or area to area in department.
• Follow policies and procedures of department with minimal to no supervision.
• Organizational skills.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual skills i.e. able to distinguish one instrument from another.
• Tactile, feel, distinguish colors.
• Hearing, i.e., another person wearing a mask.

Exposure to Hazards

• Blood and body fluids, chemical compounds in SPD, EtO, and toxic chemicals for disinfecting.
• Sticks and cuts from needles and knives.
• Wet floors.
• Pathogens from cleaning and disinfecting instrumentation and equipment.

Other Skills And Abilities

ABOUT US

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.