Technician, Instrument Processing

The Instrument Processing Technician works under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager and is responsible for the proper handling, cleaning, disinfecting, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation and patient-related equipment to render items safe for handling and use.

Sterilization:

• Loads, unloads and safely operates all sterilizers according to policies and procedures
• Completes all monitoring paperwork, sterilization records and records of instrument sets within required timeline
• Maintains sterility of equipment and supplies
• Transports, handles and stores sterile instruments and supplies per appropriate standards 

Decontamination:

• Treats all instruments and equipment in the decontamination areas appropriately
• Follows proper cleaning procedures for items being cleaned
• Organizes and sorts instrument sets and equipment for proper cleaning, decontamination and ensures appropriate method of cleaning is used
• Performs presoaking, loading of instruments in the ultrasonic/medivator, and washer/disinfector, and performs manual cleaning/washing
• Prioritizes work according to direction and Operating Room demand, monitoring flow and timing

Instrumentation:

• Inspects and reassembles clean instrumentation and equipment according to standard operating procedures
• Sorts instruments according to type
• Assembles instruments according to appropriate recipe
• Prepares instrument sets and appropriately places in either rigid containers or prepares for wrapping with proper identification, entering into queue for sterilization
• Maintains appropriate levels of sterile instrument sets and individual instrumentation relative to Operating Room scheduling

At Regions Hospital you’ll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients – and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We’re also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Join our team and make good happen!

Work Schedule:

This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period). Shift will be evenings, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Rotating weekends and holidays expected, per seniority.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma/equivalent

OR

One of the following qualifications: 

Completion of an associate degree program or higher;

OR

Certificate of completion of Central Service Technician program;

OR

Prior experience as a central service technician in a sterile processing department;

OR

Enrollment in an associate degree program or higher with completion of clinical internship in sterile processing

OR

Successful completion of sterilization, decontamination, and instrumentation competencies within 6 months of hire

Benefits:

Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.

Regions is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.