Certified Instrument Technician - Atrium Health Mercy

Essential Functions

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  Adheres to safety standards.
  
  

  
  



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  Identifies, responds & reports malfunctions and/or alarms.
  
  

  
  



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  Performs efficacy and quality testing for all processes and equipment.
  
  

  
  



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  Identifies manual and/or mechanical cleaning according to the manufacturer's IFU for all general, laparoscopic, orthopedic, neuro, cardiovascular, power, instrumentation.
  
  

  
  



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  Performs flexible scope processing utilizing High Level Disinfection (HLD).
  
  

  
  



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  Determines, prepares, and uses supplies required in the assembly process.
  
  

  
  



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  Identifies, inspects, assembles general & specialty instruments checking for cleanliness & functionality utilizing count sheets.
  
  

  
  



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  Packages and labels instrumentation following standards.
  
  

  
  



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  Safely determines sterilization equipment functionality, operation, monitoring, and maintenance with verification and documentation of sterilization process.
  
  

  
  



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  Performs high temperature (steam) and low temperature (gas plasma, ethylene oxide, liquid chemical) sterilization.
  
  

  
  
  

Physical Requirements

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  Works in-patient care areas independently under stressful conditions.
  
  

  
  



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  Continuous standing and walking; bending and/or stooping; reaching and/or stretching; pushing and/or pulling heavy loads.
  
  

  
  



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  Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
  
  

  
  

Education, Experience and Certifications.

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  High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  

  
  



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  Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.
  
  
  
  

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