Instrument Technician - CPC West Bank

About the role

Fairview, University of MN West Bank in Minneapolis is seeking an Instrument Technician to support the OR for upcoming and emergency surgery cases. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period), benefit-eligible position on night shift (10:30 PM - 7:00 AM), Monday through Friday, with no weekends. All hires must complete a 12-week orientation on full-time day shift following hire.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret resources to determine priority of instruments and medical devices required for procedures.
• Inspect, test, assemble, package, and label surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.
• Ensure instruments are available and ready for site-specific and System CSSD-CPC trays.
• Perform manual decontamination of reusable instruments and equipment.
• Follow manufacturer instructions for use and system policies and procedures.
• Operate automated and non-automated processing equipment, such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, and heat sealers.
• Provide surgical instruments and supplies needed for procedures.
• Serve as a resource to physicians, nurses, and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies.
• Demonstrate ability to adjust care or service approaches to reflect developmental and cultural differences of the population served.
• Job expectations may include surgical case cart assembly, intraoperative supply picking, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other semi-critical devices.

Requirements

• 6 months of 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.
• Preferred: Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technologist, or in a medical device reprocessing role.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and vacation
• Safe and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

Additional information can be found at https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu.

Schedule

• Night shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Monday - Friday, no weekends
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)