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Operating Room Instrument Tech

Sign on Bonus ($8,000)

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24 / 7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring : The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Complies with the established departmental policies and procedures of the Operating Room / Sterilization Department. Complies with the rules and regulations regarding the application of Universal Precautions and OSHA Standards. Adheres to all Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Performs assigned Quality Assurance Monitoring (audits) duties as assigned.
• Observes from Lead Positions the rationale for all processes that relate to the Operating Room / Sterilization Department.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned in the department.
• Acts as a liaison and resource person between the Operating Room / Sterilization Department and other hospital departments, staff members, patients, patient family, visitors and vendors.
• Retrieves soiled supplies and patient care equipment from user areas during routine pick up and decontaminates, cleans and inspects all equipment, both emergency and regular, and supplies ensuring the items are safe for patient and staff use.
• Orders, distributes and maintains an accurate log al all rental, hospital owned and loaner equipment including instruments leaving and / or returning to the department.
• Maintains adequate supply levels both in the assigned work areas as well as the department.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation of decontamination equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. Demonstrates knowledge in the proper disinfections, cleaning and inspection of instruments and equipment in the decontamination area.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation of steam sterilizers, Sterrad (gas plasma) sterilizer, Eto sterilizers and Steris (par acidic) sterilizers.
• Demonstrates competency in biological testing of the steam sterilizers, Sterrad (gas plasma) sterilizer, Eto sterilizers and Steris (par acidic) sterilizers. Ensures that all documentation is complete and accurate in the sterilization processes.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge in the identification of instrumentation.
• Inspects all instrumentation for malfunction and removes from circulation, if applicable, and reports findings to the appropriate personnel.
• Arranges and verifies instrumentation according to the instrument tray count sheet and labels instrument trays if instrumentation is missing. Notifies appropriate personnel of missing instruments.
• Packages instrumentation and supplies according to departmental policies and procedures and establishes guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes :