Instrument Technician - Surgery Center

Location: Eddy Street Campus; 211 N Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617

Hours: Full Time; 40 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm - May be slightly variable depending on case start times.

Good enough isn’t for us. The South Bend Clinic's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

The South Bend Clinic works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark!

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including: 

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. 
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off. 
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact
• Wellness program that includes complimentary subscriptions to Noom and Calm apps. 
• 12 Weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members. 
• 401(k) Match
• Profit-sharing program

• Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the organization.
• Supports and performs according to approved policies and procedures.
• Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
• Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Assurance Program.
• Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to the patient and staff safety.
• Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions to functional teams.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performances and quality of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Interactions are respectful and courteous.
• Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
• Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or department.
• Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.
• Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities.
• Seeks new learning experiences by excepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticism and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, inservices, workshops, seminars, and conferences according to job responsibilities and facility requirements.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to facility policy.
• Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
• Maintains a clean and orderly central processing work area.
• Interacts appropriately with various age groups.
• Provides equipment and supplies appropriate to the patient’s age group.
• Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Cleans and sterilizes each item according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Verifies each item is in good working condition; lubricates items when needed and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.
• Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps trays and individual items according to facility policy.
• Accurately labels each item according to facility policy.
• Utilizes instrument count sheets to assist in preparation of tray set up.
• Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, 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 facility policy.
• Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during the sterilization process.
• Cleans sterilizers according to facility policy.
• Maintains accurate sterilization records.
• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
• Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the clean, pack, and prep area and 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.
• Assists in room turnover.
• Stocks and reorders supplies as needed.
• Assists in pulling cases.
• Exhibits computer systems knowledge and proficiency as necessary to perform job functions.
• Demonstrates the attitudes and behaviors of The South Bend Clinic Service Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned when appropriate.

Adheres to HIPAA guidelines set forth in Clinic policies and procedures

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