Instrument Technician

Fairview, University of MN West Bank in Minneapolis has an immediate opening for an Instrument Technician at the West Bank Central Processing Center located in Minneapolis, MN. This role supports the OR for upcoming surgery cases as well as responding to emergency cases.

Schedule

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2 week pay period)
• Evening Shift: 2:30 PM - 11 PM
• Rotating Weekends

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets all resources needed to determine the priority of instruments and medical devices required for procedures.
• Inspects, tests, assembles, packages, and labels surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.
• Ensures instruments are available and ready for site-specific and System CSSD-CPC trays.
• Performs manual decontamination of reusable instruments and equipment.
• Follows manufacturer’s written instructions for use and system policies and procedures.
• Operates automated and non-automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, and other commonly used equipment in sterile processing.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
• May perform surgical case cart assembly, intraoperative supply picking, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other semi-critical devices, depending on location and services provided.

Requirements

• 6 months experience in an operating room, medical device reprocessing role, or related role OR completion of an approved Fairview Sterile Processing training program.
• Preferred: Graduate of a Central Service program, Accredited Surgical Technologist program, or Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, a Surgical Technologist, or in a medical device reprocessing role.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and vacation
• Safe and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans
• Additional benefits as outlined here.