Instrument Technician - Atrium Health Mercy, Sterile Processing
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Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 111750
Job Family: Support Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Detailed Shift and Schedule: Training on 1st shift, M-F for first 4-5 months with orientation period to follow. Permanent position is 2nd or 3rd shift with rotating call requirement on weekend.
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 11051016630180-Sterile Distribution
Overview
Job Summary
Demonstrates basic knowledge in the areas of decontamination, prep and packing, sterilization, sterile storage, and patient care.
Essential Functions
- Adheres to safety standards.
- Identifies manual and/or mechanical cleaning according to the manufacturer’s IFU for all general instrumentation.
- Determines, prepares, and uses supplies required in the assembly process.
- Identifies, inspects, assembles general instruments, checking for cleanliness & functionality utilizing count sheets.
- Packages and labels instrumentation.
- Safely operates sterilization equipment and perform verification and documentation of sterilization process.
- Performs high temperature (steam) and low temperature (gas plasma) sterilization.
Works in-patient care areas independently under stressful conditions. Continuous standing and walking; bending and/or stooping; reaching and/or stretching; pushing and/or pulling heavy loads. Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
Education, Experience and Certifications.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within 2 years of hire.
