Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Instrument Processing Technician to join our team! THIS POSITION IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION AND WILL WORK 8:30 PM-7:00 AM.

JOB SUMMARY: The Instrument Processing Technician cleans, packages, sterilizes, and stores the supplies, instruments and equipment. Facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
  • Cleans each item according to manufacturers’ instruction.
  • Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
  • Determines that each item is in good working condition.
  • Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
  • Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and procedure.
  • Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
  • Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic 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 established policy and procedures.
  • Maintains availability of supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process.
  • Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
  • Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility.
  • Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.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.
  • Accurately documents count of items sent to and returned by laundry.
• Acts as team lead for the department when called upon by Sterile Processing Department manager or VP of Surgical Services. Duties to include:
  • Verify schedule for next day.
  • Assuring that staff stays on task and is utilizing department time wisely.
  • Assists with training of new staff when asked by Sterile Processing Department manager.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Experience in instrument processing functions preferred.

Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Mental Capabilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt to rapidly changing workloads due to changes in the surgery census. Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments.

Interpersonal: Ability to work well with others.

Performance: Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required. Ability to respond quickly to physician and patient needs.