Instrument Technician I
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
This position will fill multiple positions. The Instrument Tech will be responsible for decontamination, assembling and inspecting, packaging, testing and sterilizing instruments and/or sets. Maintain records of loads and items being removed from department for processing, transports loads to and from SSD and prepare proper storage for equipment. Performs routine testing including biological test for steam autoclaves, Sterrad and System 1E. Assist Operating Room (OR) staff with needed supplies and equipment.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate (dis-assemble, clean by hand and/or machine) medical instruments/materials.
- Assemble and package, inspect and test instruments, re-assemble sets, place sets in proper containers and/or wrapping and load/transport loaded carts with prepared sets.
- Maintain record of loads and items being removed from department for processing.
- Transport loads to and from CSS and prepare proper storage of instruments and equipment.
- Use and test sterilizing equipment; perform dart and biological tests for autoclaves; perform diagnostic and biological tests for Steris sterilizer.
- Record and accurately interpret results of tests; assist OR staff; help locate needed supplies and equipment.
- Communicate professionally even when under pressure/fulfilling demanding and/or stressful requests.
- Position revolves around serving the Operating Room's (OR’s) sterile instrument and equipment needs.
- Must understand the URGENCY of the OR staff’s requests.
- Answer directly to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Certified Instrument Tech (preferred)
- Work experience as an Instrument Tech (preferred)
- Experience fulfilling orders/requests (packing, assembling & stocking items) (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan up to 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.