Job Summary
The Instrument Technician prepares surgical instruments and medical devices for operating room procedures by carrying out decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization. The technician also supports physicians and nursing staff by helping ensure required supplies are available and ready for use.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate and clean surgical instruments and medical devices.
- Assemble and sterilize instruments and devices for operating room procedures.
- Serve as a resource to physicians and nursing staff regarding supplies.
- Help ensure necessary supplies are available and prepared for use.
Qualifications
- At least six months of experience in an operating room or medical device reprocessing role, or successful completion of an approved training program.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification preferred.
Fairview Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
