Equipment Technician, Operating Room, Full-time, Third Shift

Job Description

The Instrument Processing Technician provides cleaning, decontamination, assembly processing and sterilization of instruments, trays and endoscopes. Also assembles case carts with needed surgical supplies.

Responsibilities

1. Performs decontamination functions - 20% Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes Operates equipment used in decontamination process, i.e. sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers, and decontaminators Unloads case carts containing soiled instruments and places in designated area Performs cleaning tasks in work area as assigned Used universal precautions when working in decontamination area, i.e. gloves, face shield, protective gown Utilizes computer system to track instruments and case cart

2. Assembles instrument trays and packs - 30% Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes to appropriate workstations Assembles instrument trays and packs utilizing written instructions and proper protocol Applies sterilization wrappers properly to maintain integrity of the contents Utilizes heat sealer on packs as needed Each item is identified correctly on the outside packaging of each item Transports trays to sterilization area Consistent use of the barcode technology to track productivity Use of computerized instrument tracking system to validate tray production against online list/error proofing systems to ensure accuracy of assembly

3. Operates sterilizers, documents loads, and returns stock to appropriate area. - 20% Loads trays, packs, and basins onto sterilizer loading rack, utilizing correct procedures

Able to operate each type of sterilizer (e.g. Steam, Plasma, Steris) per manufacture's instructions and departmental guidelines and polices Accurately documents all sterilization information Biological monitoring is completed per departmental policy Sterile supplies are handled properly and restocked in sterile storage area Rotates sterile supplies and inventories for expiration dates as required Maintain assigned work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required safety standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment

4. Assembles case carts per departmental procedures. - 20% Produce pick sheets from computer Able to pull instruments and sterile supplies per pick sheet accurately and completely

5. Other duties as assigned - 10% Active participant in QA activities Assists with training of other associates Attends departmental in-services and mandatory meetings Acts as a liaison between Sterile Processing and all customers and communicates in a courteous manner Makes effective use of time and is able to distinguish between low and high priority activities Delivers equipment and supplies to various departments as needed. Able to fulfill on-call requirements

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION: None required; CRST Certification within 1 year of employment preferred

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: No experience required, 1 year of experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Requires command of the English language Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously Must be able to follow detailed instruction with minimal supervision Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and correct errors Must be team-oriented Requires working knowledge of a PC Knowledge of regulatory standards, i.e. AAMI

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While the position will work in a normal office environment, travel to the various hospitals and work locations will be necessary. Work hours will vary from time to time depending upon the needs of the business. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required for this position.

UC Health is an EEO employer.