Instrument Tech III:

Hoag Orthopedic Institute Sterile Processing Hoag Health System - 4.0 Irvine, CA Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications CRCST Computer operation Surgical instrument assembly Surgical instrument organization Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing) Employee orientation Mid-level Service quality monitoring (in sterile processing) High school diploma or GED Quality assurance Operating room inventory management Surgical case carts (sterile processing) Medical equipment cleaning Computer skills New hire orientation Sterile processing inventory management 1 year Decontamination Disinfecting cleaning technique Full Job Description Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Instrument Technician III has completed a training program and has at least 1 year experience in a SPD department. This role is responsible for care, cleaning, handling and reprocessing of instruments and equipment. This role decontaminates instruments and equipment to hospital and regulatory guidelines. Assembles and wraps trays for sterilization following procedures and loads and operates sterilizers. Uses knowledge of instrumentation blood and body fluid precautions, disinfection techniques, and methods of sterilization to performs quality assurance monitoring. Documents according to policy and procedures. Knowledge of supplies, instrumentation, disinfection techniques, and methods of sterilization. Assists with orienting new hires and students and perform relief duties. In a professional and welcoming manner Performs other duties as assigned. The Instrument Technician III is also responsible for providing coordination and assembly of surgery case carts. Accurately completes inventory lists for trays and surgeon preference cards, signs, and dates. Reviews instrument and inventory supplies, restocks, proactively identifies supply/instrumentation needs, gathering of supplies needed for a specific case, and assists with O.R. sterilization processes. The Tech III must have at least 2 of the 3 specialties in SPD- Instrument Room (decon, prep/pack/sterilization), GI scope room, and Case Cart. Education and Experience Minimum 1 year experience in Sterile Processing required. Knowledge of surgical terminology, instrumentation, and supplies. Basic computer skills. Sterile processing and Case Cart experience. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. License Required N/A License Preferred N/A Certifications Required N/A Certifications Preferred CRCST or CBSPD certification