Instrument Tech
Description
Job Description
Job Title: Instrument Tech (Central Processing/Sterile Processing)
Department: Ambulatory Surgery Center/Surgical Services
Reports To: ASC Nurse Manager/ASC Leadership
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: June 9, 2026
Summary
The Instrument Technician maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing, and sterilization of surgical instruments. This role performs sterilization, assembly, and storage of medical supplies and equipment, supports consistent workflow, and provides superior customer service to OR staff, surgeons, and equipment representatives while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Decontaminate instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
- Clean, assemble, wrap, containerize, sterilize, and store supplies/instrument trays as required and appropriate.
- Coordinate with supervisor to maintain instrument sharpening and repair schedules for assigned service line instrumentation.
- Perform biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards.
- Maintain recordkeeping and data required for Central Processing scope and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with Infection Prevention RN and Operations Manager to assure readiness for accreditation, licensure surveys, and regulatory reviews (e.g., CMS, OSHA, AAAHC).
- Review daily surgical schedule; stage instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled and emergent procedures.
- Demonstrate proper technique and safe operation of equipment in assigned work areas.
- Appropriately handle and dispose of biohazardous materials.
- Adhere to POSC procedures, policies, and standards; maintain assigned special assignments/areas.
- Train and onboard new employees as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience in Sterile Processing required; working knowledge of AAMI standards preferred.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Strong teamwork and customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with OR staff, physicians, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to maintain an efficient workspace and manage time effectively.
- Strong technical aptitude; maintains current understanding of sterile processing equipment and processes; uses technology to increase productivity.
- Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, and Instructions for Use (IFUs).
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions and adapt to equipment and schedule changes.
- Basic math skills.
- Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Word and Outlook; Advantix experience preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- BLS certification — required.
- Sterile Processing Technician certification — strongly preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear, and must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The role involves frequent stooping and bending and requires moving all extremities within full range of motion. There is potential exposure to anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, sharps, and cleaning solutions. Close vision is required. The work environment noise level is usually moderate. This position may require long hours; typical schedule is Monday through Friday.
Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.