Instrument Technician - West Bank

Fairview's University of Minnesota West Bank Hospital has an immediate opening for an Instrument Technician supporting the OR for upcoming and emergency surgery cases.

About the role

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours every 2 weeks), benefits-eligible position on third shift: 10:45 PM – 07:15 AM, Monday – Friday, weekends as needed
• Provide surgical instruments and supplies needed for procedures
• Decontaminate, clean, process, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable instruments and medical devices
• Serve as a resource to physicians, nurses, and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret all resources to determine the priority of instruments and medical devices required
• 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 manufacturers' written instructions for use and system policies and procedures
• Operate automated and non-automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, and other commonly used equipment in sterile processing
• Demonstrate ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served
• Sites may perform surgical case cart assembly, intraoperative supply picking, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other semi-critical devices

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
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification

Skills

• Strong situational prioritization skills – knowing which trays must be turned over first based on case urgency, specialty needs, and OR workflow
• Technical troubleshooting – identifying issues with washers, sterilizers, power equipment, or instrument functions
• Cross-department communication – effectively coordinating with OR charge nurses, materials management
• Process improvement mindset – spotting inefficiencies, reducing tray errors
• Endoscope reprocessing experience – high-level disinfection and IFU adherence
• Experience with complex instrument trays – Robotics (Da Vinci), neuro, micro-instruments (eyes), dental

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 plans
• Additional benefits as outlined here