About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

The Instrument Technician provides services which include but are not limited to:

Decontamination, preparation and packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments. Dependable and reliable service is expected to ensure instruments are processed and distributed quickly to enhance patient care quality.

Clean instruments with appropriate solution, scrub brushes, etc.

Pass all hinged instruments through ultrasound.

Inspect instruments for cleanliness and wear before packaging.

Package instruments with appropriate labeling.

Sterilize instruments using autoclave/magna clave.

Document instrument batches.

Document spore test daily.

Clean autoclave/magna clave per protocol.

Ensure autoclave/magna clave is functioning efficiently.

Return instruments to appropriate departments.

Ensure instruments are stored in a safe and sterile fashion.

Run a minimum of three loads daily.

Provide in-service training to staff as needed.

Place orders and/or submit orders for all locations.

Follow all IFU's guidelines for instrument sterilization.

Facilitate maintenance of sterilization equipment and troubleshoot any issues as needed.

Provide training to new sterilization technicians.

Ensure the department is compliant with all regulatory standards specific to the care, handling, and storage of sterile instruments.

Proper documentation of hours worked by clocking in and out as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma required.

Applicant must hold a CRCST Certification

Travel is required to and from any Summit Health location throughout the workday as needed. Reimbursement will be provided for authorized transportation and travel incurred in connection with carrying out responsibilities for the position.

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Pay Range $19/hr. -$25/hr.

The compensation range provided is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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