Instrument Technician

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The incumbent is accountable and responsible for decontamination, instrument recognition, set assembly, dispensing carts, sterilization and documentation in all medical centers and clinics are required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• This position requires Six (6) months Sterile Processing/Operating Room environment of CSPD Technician. 
  
• Surgery Technician training and knowledge of surgical instruments and the appropriate cleaning and decontamination processes and infection control practices in relation to Standard Precautions.  
• Candidates must have completed a Certified Sterile Processing Program Medical Terminology
• BLS from the American Heart Association.   
• CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) from CBSPD
• The CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) from CBSPD
• The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from IAHCSMM
• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management and BLS from AHA certified provider is required.