What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Sterilization Technician, CRCST position at Oklahoma Heart Hospital?
Overview Join Our Team at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients' journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we're shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma by serving the state and leading the nation. Why You'll Love Working Here: Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) plan with employer match Long-term and short-term disability Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) Extended Medical Benefits (EMB) Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth Please note that benefits may vary by position, and some roles (like PRN, Flex, Float, etc.) may have exclusions. For eligible positions, benefits start on your first day! Location: 5200 E I240 Service Rd. OKC 73135 Hours: M-F 2:00 -11:30 Responsibilities The Surgical Instrument Technician, under the direct supervision of the Director, will be responsible for cleaning, maintaining, reprocessing, and sterilizing surgical instruments while adhering to high standards for quality and patient safety. The role also includes managing just-in-time surgical inventory levels within the Surgical Services Department. The position requires a proactive approach to teamwork, a willingness to work across various departments, and a commitment to contributing to the hospital's mission and values. Key Responsibilities: Sterilization & Instrument Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments in compliance with industry standards to ensure quality and patient safety. Surgical Inventory Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date just-in-time surgical inventory levels for the Surgical Services Department. Collaboration & Cross-Training: Collaborate effectively with the Director, resource nurses, and other team members to share ideas, optimize resource utilization, and assist with staff cross-training. Biological Sterilizer Checks: Actively participate in routine biological checks of sterilizers to ensure they are functioning properly. Teamwork & Patient-Focused Care: Participate in team efforts and encourage a cooperative environment to provide the highest quality patient-focused care. Qualifications Education: High School Graduate Licensure/Certification: CST Certification preferred. Experience: Inventory background preferred. Working Knowledge: Able to run and maintain sterilizers. And to maintain surgical inventory. As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.
The Surgical Instrument Technician, under the direct supervision of the Director, will be responsible for cleaning, maintaining, reprocessing, and sterilizing surgical instruments while adhering to high standards for quality and patient safety. The role also includes managing just-in-time surgical inventory levels within the Surgical Services Department. The position requires a proactive approach to teamwork, a willingness to work across various departments, and a commitment to contributing to the hospital's mission and values. Key Responsibilities: Sterilization & Instrument Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments in compliance with industry standards to ensure quality and patient safety. Surgical Inventory Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date just-in-time surgical inventory levels for the Surgical Services Department. Collaboration & Cross-Training: Collaborate effectively with the Director, resource nurses, and other team members to share ideas, optimize resource utilization, and assist with staff cross-training. Biological Sterilizer Checks: Actively participate in routine biological checks of sterilizers to ensure they are functioning properly. Teamwork & Patient-Focused Care: Participate in team efforts and encourage a cooperative environment to provide the highest quality patient-focused care.
Education: High School Graduate Licensure/Certification: CST Certification preferred. Experience: Inventory background preferred. Working Knowledge: Able to run and maintain sterilizers. And to maintain surgical inventory. As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.
Oklahoma Heart Hospital considers all qualified applicants regardless of protected status as defined by applicable law, including protected veteran or disability status. AA/EOE
The Surgical Instrument Technician, under the direct supervision of the Director, will be responsible for cleaning, maintaining, reprocessing, and sterilizing surgical instruments while adhering to high standards for quality and patient safety. The role also includes managing just-in-time surgical inventory levels within the Surgical Services Department. The position requires a proactive approach to teamwork, a willingness to work across various departments, and a commitment to contributing to the hospital's mission and values. Key Responsibilities: Sterilization & Instrument Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments in compliance with industry standards to ensure quality and patient safety. Surgical Inventory Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date just-in-time surgical inventory levels for the Surgical Services Department. Collaboration & Cross-Training: Collaborate effectively with the Director, resource nurses, and other team members to share ideas, optimize resource utilization, and assist with staff cross-training. Biological Sterilizer Checks: Actively participate in routine biological checks of sterilizers to ensure they are functioning properly. Teamwork & Patient-Focused Care: Participate in team efforts and encourage a cooperative environment to provide the highest quality patient-focused care.
Education: High School Graduate Licensure/Certification: CST Certification preferred. Experience: Inventory background preferred. Working Knowledge: Able to run and maintain sterilizers. And to maintain surgical inventory. As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.
Oklahoma Heart Hospital considers all qualified applicants regardless of protected status as defined by applicable law, including protected veteran or disability status. AA/EOE
