What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument Technician - Southdale OR position at Fairview Health Services?
Here at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN, we are hiring an Instrument Tech to join our team in the OR. As an instrument technician you will be working in the OR Clean Core picking case carts, maintaining inventory levels, and delivering supplies and instruments to operating rooms. You will also serve as a resource to physicians, nurses and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that will work day shift, primarily from 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. No weekends!
Responsibilities Job Description
- Job expectations may vary depending on location and services provided. Sites may perform surgical case cart assembly, intraoperative supply picking, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other semi-critical devices.
- Reviews and interprets all resources needed to determine the priority of instruments and medical devices required.
- Inspects, tests, assembles, packages, and labels surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.
- Ensures instruments are available and ready for site-specific and System CSSD-CPC trays.
- Performs manual decontamination of reusable instruments and equipment.
- Follows manufactures written instructions for use and system policies and procedures.
- Operates automated and non-automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, and other commonly used equipment in sterile processing.
- Serves as a resource to clinical staff as needed.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
- Maintains knowledge of and complies with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Qualifications
Required
Experience
- 6 months experience in an operating room, medical device reprocessing role or related role OR completion of an approved Fairview Sterile Processing training program
Preferred
Education
- Graduate of a Central Service program, Accredited Surgical Technologist program or Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Experience
- Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, a Surgical Technologist, or in a medical device reprocessing role.
License/Certification/Registration
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.
