Instrument Tech

Daly, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 02-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

The Instrument Technicians primary responsibility is decontamination cleaning processing and assembling of surgical instrumentation; storing and distributing sterile and non-sterile surgical devices used for patient care in surgery and other departments; maintain accurate records of all surgical equipment/instrumentation issued through Central Service sterile processing.

Responsibilities

Decontaminates inspects assembles wraps and sterilizes surgical instruments and minor floor trays in accordance with department policy and procedure.
Demonstrates appropriate cleaning and care of power equipment scopes and complex instrumentation following manufactures recommendation.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of clinical soaking for high level disinfection using safety precautions
Retrieves soiled equipment and instruments from nursing units and Surgery as outlined in department guidelines. Makes Additional Soiled round as necessary.
Disinfects durable medical equipment according to departmental policy and procedure
Checks sterile room for back-up sterile instruments daily and replenishes as necessary.
Operates steam sterilizer washer sterilizer sonic cleaner Sterrad sterilizer and heat sealer.
Runs a daily biological test in any sterilizer used and records load contents prior to sterilization.
Maintains a back-up inventory of instruments to replace broken instruments. Initiates orders for new instruments. Keeps Charge Nurse Surgery aware of replacement needs.
Maintains ongoing communication with various instrument vendors to assure knowledge of new developments processing techniques and products as appropriate.
Works with instrument repair/refurbishing vendor to assure accurate/timely/ comprehensive service.
Communicates with team leaders core tech and charge nurse regarding borrowed equipment needs for total joint trays to be wrapped and prepare trays completely for return.
Sets priorities based on needs to assure efficient and safe patient care.
Assists in training of new associates.
Assists manager/Supervisor Sterile Processing in identifying instruments and supply needs.
Coordinates and communicates critical information with the Surgery Department through documentation in instrumentation sets verbally etc.
Handles and stores sterile supplies; assuring that package integrity is not compromised.
Assists in other duties including answering phones/doorbells.
Maintains a good working relationship with the Surgery Department.
Maintains Instrument workroom by:
Cleaning and disinfecting all work surfaces daily
Dust shelves and instrument bins monthly
Controls traffic in and out of processing area and assures proper attire is worn.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience as a Instrument Technician in a Sterile Processing Department
Education HS Diploma/GED
Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program
Certification: CRCST and or CIS CER

OverviewThe Instrument Technicians primary responsibility is decontamination cleaning processing and assembling of surgical instrumentation; storing and distributing sterile and non-sterile surgical devices used for patient care in surgery and other departments; maintain accurate records of all surg...

Overview

Responsibilities

Decontaminates inspects assembles wraps and sterilizes surgical instruments and minor floor trays in accordance with department policy and procedure.
Demonstrates appropriate cleaning and care of power equipment scopes and complex instrumentation following manufactures recommendation.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of clinical soaking for high level disinfection using safety precautions
Retrieves soiled equipment and instruments from nursing units and Surgery as outlined in department guidelines. Makes Additional Soiled round as necessary.
Disinfects durable medical equipment according to departmental policy and procedure
Checks sterile room for back-up sterile instruments daily and replenishes as necessary.
Operates steam sterilizer washer sterilizer sonic cleaner Sterrad sterilizer and heat sealer.
Runs a daily biological test in any sterilizer used and records load contents prior to sterilization.
Maintains a back-up inventory of instruments to replace broken instruments. Initiates orders for new instruments. Keeps Charge Nurse Surgery aware of replacement needs.
Maintains ongoing communication with various instrument vendors to assure knowledge of new developments processing techniques and products as appropriate.
Works with instrument repair/refurbishing vendor to assure accurate/timely/ comprehensive service.
Communicates with team leaders core tech and charge nurse regarding borrowed equipment needs for total joint trays to be wrapped and prepare trays completely for return.
Sets priorities based on needs to assure efficient and safe patient care.
Assists in training of new associates.
Assists manager/Supervisor Sterile Processing in identifying instruments and supply needs.
Coordinates and communicates critical information with the Surgery Department through documentation in instrumentation sets verbally etc.
Handles and stores sterile supplies; assuring that package integrity is not compromised.
Assists in other duties including answering phones/doorbells.
Maintains a good working relationship with the Surgery Department.
Maintains Instrument workroom by:
Cleaning and disinfecting all work surfaces daily
Dust shelves and instrument bins monthly
Controls traffic in and out of processing area and assures proper attire is worn.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience as a Instrument Technician in a Sterile Processing Department
Education HS Diploma/GED
Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program
Certification: CRCST and or CIS CER