Instrument Core Technician Job at Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ

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  • Mayo Clinic
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic


Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Instrument Core Technician is responsible for all duties of Instrument Technician as well as performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room core(s). Under the supervision of the CSPD Leadership Team, the Instrument Core Technician has direct communication and service liaison responsibility to the operating room. The Instrument Core Technician prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation and scopes, as well as maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the sterile core. Core Techs are also responsible to communicate the need for the development of case cart requisitions. Practices aseptic technique and may assist with the opening of sterile trays or items as needed and under the direction of the operating room surgical technician and/or circulating nurse. The Instrument Core Tech demonstrates knowledge of clinical applications and has knowledge of surgical technology, utilizing medical and computer applications. Central Service technicians work in compliance with best practices and standards established by: The Joint Commission, AAMI, HSPA, AORN, OSHA, DOT, WHO, FDA, EPA, and HIPPA.

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Qualifications

  • High School graduate or GED required. 
  • A minimum of one year of sterile processing experience and/or core technician experience in a hospital setting required.

Additional Qualifications

  • Knowledge of specific sterilization modalities and complex advanced processing systems including: gravity displacement, dynamic air-removal, low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma and Ethylene oxide, DSD, CER, Pass Through Medivator Advantage, Astra Tee, GUS, Scope Buddy Plus, Aqua Sink, process and efficacy testing, and cutting edge specialty trial and multi service instrumentation and trays is preferred. 
  • Knowledge of High, Low and Intermediate disinfection levels is preferred. 
  • Progressive computer knowledge for advanced computerized instrument tracking systems, sterilization, assembly case information, inventory management and individual productivity data is preferred.
  • Knowledge of progressive computer technology, human anatomy, surgical terminology, infection control, microbiology, and safety and risk control is preferred. 
  • Proven interpersonal skills (including ability to receive and give constructive feedback), effective and concise verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is preferred. 
  • Graduation from an accredited and/or hospital approved sterile processing program preferred

Certification/Licensure

  • Certification through IAHSCMM or CBSPD is required and must be maintained thereafter.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.57 - $28.62 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday 14:00-22:30

Weekend Schedule

N/A

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.


Equal Opportunity


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Karen Teetzel

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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