Instrument Technician I

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Instrument Tech.

• Work experience as an Instrument Tech.

• Experience fulfilling orders/requests (packing, assembling & stocking items).

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

​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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,

Frequent Physical Activity:

Stand

Occasional Physical Activity:

Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead

Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more

Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more

Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity

Hazards:

Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.