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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 2 days ago

Instrument Tech I PRN - TOSH

Little Rock, AR

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. They are seeking an Instrument Tech I to decontaminate medical instruments and materials, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization within the Sterile Processing Department.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Decontaminate (disassemble, clean by hand and/or machine) medical instruments/materials

Assemble and package, inspect and test instruments, reassemble sets, place sets in proper containers and/or wrapping, and load/transport loaded carts with prepared sets

Maintain a record of loads and items being removed from the 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 (ORs) sterile instrument and equipment needs

Must understand the URGENCY of the OR staff’s requests

Answer directly to the Sterile Processing Manager

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

IAHCSMM/CBSPD CertificationSterile Processing ExperienceComputer literacySurgical Technical experienceCommunication skills

Required

High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent

Ability to Follow Oral instructions, read, and write

Computer literacy in Word/Excel

Good communication skills

Preferred

Two (2) years of SPD leadership experience preferred or Surgical Technical experience

Professional License/Certification: IAHCSMM/CBSPD Certified

CRCST/CIS

Sterile Processing Experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)

Proof of Veteran Status

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879