Instrument Technician

University Health is seeking experienced and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technicians to join our team. These professionals play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly cleaned, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use by our clinical teams.

• Endoscope Reprocessing
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Instrumentation

• Perform manual and automated cleaning, inspection, disinfection, sterilization, and processing of surgical instruments and specialized medical devices according to established procedures, manufacturer Instructions, and regulatory standards.
• Perform High-Level Disinfection (HLD) and reprocessing of flexible and specialty endoscopes , including leak testing, manual cleaning, automated reprocessing, drying, storage, and required documentation.
• Inspect and test endoscopes and related equipment for cleanliness, functionality, damage, and proper operation prior to patient use.
• Perform appropriate cleaning, flushing, brushing, lubrication, inspection, and functional testing of complex and specialty instrumentation in accordance with manufacturer Instruction for Use (IFUs).
• Sort and arrange specialized instruments into appropriate trays using count sheets/inventory list, and IFUs.
• Assemble and package instrument trays.
• Safely operate and monitor Sterile Processing equipment according to manufacturer instructions, department guidelines, and established safety standards.
• Monitor and document required quality control testing, chemical indicators, biological indicators, HLD testing, and equipment processing records as applicable.
• Assist with the training and competency development of staff in specialized instrumentation and HLD.
• Maintain competency in applicable AAMI, AORN, manufacturer IFUs, and University Health policies and procedures related to sterile processing and specialized device reprocessing.
• Support University Health's mission, vision, values, and customer service standards by treating patients, visitors, and colleagues with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• One year experience as an operating room sterile processing technician with specialized experience with High-Level Disinfection (HLD) and endoscope reprocessing and/or laparoscopic instrumentation and minimally invasive surgical instrumentation is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• National certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) as a CSPDT or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a CRCST is preferred.
• Certification as a CBSPD Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) is preferred.