SURGERY - INSTRUMENT PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Instrument Processing Technician to join our team! 

JOB SUMMARY: The Instrument Processing Technician cleans, packages, sterilizes, and stores the supplies, instruments and equipment. Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: 

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center. 

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
   • Cleans each item according to manufacturers’ instruction.
   • Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
   • Determines that each item is in good working condition.
   • Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
   • Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
   • Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
   • Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
   • Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
   • Checks indicators for proper functioning.
   • Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures.
   • Maintains availability of supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process.
   • Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
   • Cleans other equipment returned to central service for decontamination following manufacturer’s directions. 
2. Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
   • Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility.
   • Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
   • Places items in correct location.
   • Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
   • Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
   • Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
   • Accurately documents count of items sent to and returned by laundry.

BENEFITS:  

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 

• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off 

• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)  

• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program 

• Education Reimbursement Program 

• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital  

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification. 

Education/Certification:  High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:  Experience in instrument processing functions preferred.