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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Instrument Technician I

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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Overview

Instrument Technician I at UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. This position will fill multiple positions. Summary of Job Duties

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. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Instrument Tech. Work experience as an Instrument Tech. Experience fulfilling orders/requests (packing, assembling & stocking items). 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. Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Constant/ Frequent/ Occasional physical activity as applicable (see details in original posting). Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Benefits Eligible: Yes How to Apply

To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Questions or concerns about the application process may be directed to Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Required Documents

List of three professional references (name, email, business title) and Resume Equal Opportunity

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. It does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions about Title IX may be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Pre-employment Screening

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). Any criminal history will be evaluated in relation to job responsibilities and business necessity.

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