Instrument Tech - Limestone Surgery Center

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient‑centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value‑based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well‑being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. Responsibilities We are actively hiring for an Instrument Technologist. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA. Demonstrate safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Speak up with safety concerns. Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment. Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed. Protect the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy. Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment. Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas. Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services. Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines. Provide hand‑off report to other teammates that is accurate, concise, and pertinent. Document accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Participate in the performance appraisal process. Use problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships. Maintain required competencies. Pursue professional growth. Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Comply with all SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care. Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Experience, and Licensure: High school graduate or equivalent. Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection required. Prior experience in instrument processing preferred. Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred. Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification. Certification in instrument processing is preferred. USD $20.00/Hr. USD $30.00/Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sca-Health-