OR Instrument Tech

The OR Instrument Tech is responsible for the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation for the main or, labor and delivery, C-section and all of our offsite clinics. Cleaning and distribution of Patient Care equipment, obtaining and tracking of rental equipment, cleaning and sterilization of all vendor instruments. Communicating with the OR staff to help with instrument turnovers, conflicts etc. Assists the OR staff with patient positioning and transporting.

• Assembles and accurately arranges instrument trays.
• Sterilizes instruments following established protocols.
• Returns sterile instruments to their designated locations.
• Stocks and maintains patient care equipment.
• Manages the decontamination process for surgical instruments.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certification obtained through IAHCSMM or CBSPD
• required within 1 year of employment
• Able to accurately identify instruments
• Ability to operate Steam Sterilizers
• Ability to operate Washer Disinfector
• Accurately read and document Biological results.
• Properly clean patient care equipment

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been providing faith-based, whole-person care to the Kansas City community since 1962. Our team members, physicians and volunteers extend the healing ministry of Christ each day through dedication to clinical excellence and uncommon compassion.