Technician, Instrument

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• Decontaminate used instruments using appropriate technique.
• Examine instruments for damage and send out for repair as needed.
• Lubricate instruments as needed.
• Prepare instrument sets using appropriate listing.

• Checks all sterile supplies for sterility expiration dates and packaging.
• Removes all outdated supplies from service and reprocesses them for sterilization.
• Packages all supplies, equipment and instrument trays for sterilization using prescribed procedure.
• Takes instruments/supplies to CS for sterilization.

• Cleans shelves, furniture and equipment using prescribed procedure as required.
• Assists in cleaning the OR between cases as necessary.

• Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as‑needed basis or as determined by management.
• Follows attendance and all other estimated hospital/dept. policies.
• No more than 2 written substantiated complaints representing a breach of policy, procedure or professional behavior since last evaluation.
• Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept.
• Participates in staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity.
• Communicates well with supervisor reporting problems with equipment, supplies; requests assistance as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities.
• Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise.
• Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
• Attends 75% of staff meetings or reads and initials minutes.
• Consistently arrives on time.
• Does not exceed sick time allowance.

• As observed by representatives of management, all interactions are conducted in a professional manner.
• Verbal and written feedback from patients, family members/significant others, medical staff, visitors and co-workers indicates behavior conducive to positive guest relations.
• Consistently exhibits appropriate phone protocol (e.g., answers phones promptly, is courteous and helpful).
• Consistently contributes to the team effort (e.g., assists co-workers when need is observed or upon request, offers constructive suggestions rather than complaints).
• Consistently displays cheerful and positive attitude.

• Completes annual safety updates within established time frames.
• Completes general and departmental orientation within established time frames.
• Attends 80% of in‑service programs.

• Consistently strives to understand, anticipate and meet the needs, expectations and satisfaction levels of patients and other "customers".
• Errors, inefficiencies and inaccuracies are brought to management's attention with suggestions for improvement.
• Develops innovative solutions to departmental problems.
• Identifies and implements methods of controlling costs or generating revenue while providing maximum value to both the patient/customer and the hospital.
• Maximizes efficiency in all departmental operations.
• Measures progress against quality goals.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School Graduate.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  One year experience as a CS Tech (Preferred).
• Required Certification/Registration: BCLS.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Hospitals and Health Care