Instrument Technician

1 week ago

St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary

SSM Health is seeking a highly skilled Instrument Technician to join our Sterile Processing Team. As an Instrument Technician, you will be responsible for decontamination, cleaning, sorting, tray assembly, and sterilization of instruments. You will maintain knowledge of instruments and their functions, ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and functioning correctly.

Key Responsibilities
  • Decontamination of instruments: Personal Protective Attire should be worn when decontaminating instruments. Automatic and/or manual cleaning methods of equal effectiveness should be used.
  • Processing of instruments: Instruments are inspected, and those in disrepair are labeled and taken out of service. Instruments that are to be stored after decontamination/sterilization are dried thoroughly.
  • Sterilization of instruments: Performs biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring of the sterilization functions in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Maintaining inventory of area: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and instrumentation.
Requirements
  • Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent
  • Minimum Experience: 1 year hospital experience, instrument room experience preferred
  • Certification as a CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)
Working Conditions

May be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns, and gloves in addition to adhering to the department dress code. Regularly exposed to risk of blood-borne disease. Must be able to work with electrical equipment. May be exposed to hot/cold material and chemical agents.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to tolerate prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to carry equipment and supplies. Must be able to read and write. Must be able to communicate information in a manner appropriate for intended audiences. Must have manual dexterity. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 100+ pounds.

Cognitive Demands

Must be able to work independently and in groups, in a quiet or distractible environment, on a structured or unstructured task. Must have good organization, planning, reasoning, judgment, problem-solving, safety awareness skills, and cognitive flexibility. Ability to operate and perform maintenance on a PC-based Instrument Tracking System (basic computer skills).

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