Instrument Processing Technician

Regions Hospital • Saint Paul, MN, US

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Overview

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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.

Responsibilities

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
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 / Decontamination / Sterilization

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

Required Qualifications

High school diploma / equivalent

One of the following qualifications :

Completion of an associate degree program or higher

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

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

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

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. We're working to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Instrument Technician • Saint Paul, MN, US