UMC Instrument Technician

2,500 sign on bonus with Certification or equivalent experience

• Education and Experience

Graduate of High School- Diploma or Equivalent (GED). Graduate of Surgical Technician Program or instrument room experience. Knows surgical procedures, standards, and practices; works in accordance with them. Knows instruments, methods of sterilization, documentation of sterilization processes, cleaning and maintenance of instruments. Note : This job description / performance appraisal form does not describe all job responsibilities that may be assigned to this job. Job responsibilities may change from time-to-time.

• Environmental / Working Conditions

The area the work is performed in is a high-risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens. Works in well lighted well ventilated area. Hours of duty will usually be regular (Monday-Friday). Hours of duty may be irregular with covering various shifts.

• Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

Close relationship with Sterile Processing Department and OR Materials Management.

• Job Description

Organizes, directs, and performs activities related to cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and maintenance of instruments in the OR.

• Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

None.

• Physical Capabilities

Work is of medium demand; walking and standing most of the time on duty. Frequent reaching, handling, and fingering of instruments. Hearing to distinguish requests for instrument(s) needs. Medium lifting requirments due to trays of instruments to be processed.

• Skills and Abilities

Technical competence

• Policy compliance
• Organizational behaviors

2,500 sign on bonus with Certification or equivalent experience

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