Job description
Instrument Technician
We’re looking to hire dedicated hard working individuals! The Dental Surgical Team is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, self-starters to join our Customer-Centric practice as an
Instrument Technician. Do you want a career where you make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want a career where you can learn and grow in the medical field? Are you thinking of furthering your career within the medical field and would like the opportunity to gain hands on clinical experience and knowledge? Does this sound good? If so, we want you to join our team. We offer a competitive compensation plan and an opportunity to grow as we firmly believe promoting from within.
Instrument Technicians can start with little to no experience and grow or come in with some of the skills learned in the dental or medical field.
Summary: Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation, linen, and equipment. Aids the Surgical Assistants in monitoring patients while in the recovery unit. Provides additional support services to the Surgical Assistants. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Responsibilities:
- Collects, manually cleans and decontaminates used and contaminated equipment, instrument and supplies
- Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established guidelines for issue, storage, or further processing (such as sterilization).
- Cleans & launders reusable linen and scrubs
- Monitors and documents parameters to ensure proper high-level disinfection/sterilization.
- Assists in the recovery of patients after in office intravenous sedation and general anesthesia procedures by monitoring patient vitals, wound care needs and reviews post-operative care instructions.
- Properly discharges recovery patients by following the proper guidelines.
- Cleans & launders reusable linen and scrubs.
- Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Responsible for maintaining office inventory including ordering, receiving and stocking of supplies.
- Monitoring, testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
- Participates cooperatively in other aspects of the practice’s services.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent; 4 year degree preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Dental/Medical knowledge/experience a plus although not necessary
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, doctors and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 25-50 pounds
- Must be able to assist the Doctor in an emergency situation
- Repetitive motions- pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, twisting
- Highly motivated and detail oriented
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
- Polite, well-groomed, and professional
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Supports other team members to accomplish organizational goals
- Strong leadership qualities and organization skills essential
- Must be able to work full time
- Flexibility to travel to all our locations- Alexandria, Fairfax, Burke, Centreville, Reston, Woodbridge.
Job Type: Full-time
Office Hours: 8:30am-5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Paid Time Off Program and Paid Holidays
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