Instrument Technician-Central Processing
Instrument Technician-Central Processing
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Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Sorts disassembles and cleans surgical instruments and equipment. Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes.
- Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment according to standard procedures. Inspects for and reports any malfunctions to the manager.
- Performs quality control on all instruments and scopes checking for visual damage sharpness cleanliness and working condition. Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed.
- Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation of inventory and of daily production and quality control.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterile instruments and equipment are available when needed.
- Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean organized and safe environment. Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.
Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
- Certified Central Service Technician or ability to become certified within one year of hire preferred.
- Certificate of Completion from an accredited Surgical Scrub Technical program preferred.
Skills:
Working knowledge of standards of infection control.
Experience:
Six months of related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Decision Making Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Loud Noises Power Tools Problem solving Reaching above shoulder Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Squat/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: Color vision Computer skills Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Machinery Peripheral vision Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Standing Walking
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
