Instrument Technician

OverviewNestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.ResponsibilitiesThe Instrument Technician is a member of the health care team who works under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator OR. The incumbent prepares instruments and equipment for sterilization. This includes decontamination assembly and packaging in accordance with manufacturers instructions. The incumbent coordinates instrument repair and maintenance with a contracted vendor maintains instrument trays by recommending replacement purchases to their supervisor. The incumbent performs routine maintenance on the sterilizers such as cleaning paper roll and graph replacement and performs and documents biologic and chemical monitoring procedures. The incumbent maintains the decontamination and assembly areas in good order and performs other duties as directed which may include but not limited to assisting with patient care room cleaning answering phones and transporting patients.The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy General Hospital and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

QualificationsMinimum Requirement:

This position requires six (6) months Sterile Processing/Operating Room environment of CSPD Technician

Surgery Technician training and knowledge of surgical instruments and the appropriate cleaning and decontamination processes and infection control practices in relation to Standard Precautions.

Candidates must have completed a Certified Sterile Processing Program Medical Terminology

BLS from the American Heart Association.

CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) from CBSPD

The CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) from CBSPD

The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from IAHCSMM

International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management and BLS from AHA certified provider is required.

Pay Range$29.36 - $32.98 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.