Instrument Technician I

Summary

Following ANSI/AMMI guidelines, ensures surgical instruments are sterile and ready for physicians prior to operations and medical procedures. Maintains and prepares surgical instrument trays for the Operating Room and general Nursing Units, according to specifications. Maintains and updates surgical count sheets. Follows proper sterilization and disinfection procedures, and aseptic techniques with minimal supervision.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of materials, assembly processes, surgical tray assembly, quality control methods, and sterilization techniques
• Proficient in meeting quality standards for sterilization services
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, sterilization procedures
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors and apply effective decision making to correct errors
• Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes, including uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills
• Data entry abilities with ten

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Required Experience

One year of experience in surgical instrument sterilization. Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) preferred.

Education and Training

High school graduate or equivalent.