.Instrument Equipment Technician Apply locations Touro Infirmary time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR0019026 Your job is more than a job. As an Instrument Equipment Technician, you work behind-the-scenes, but you are a crucial part of our healthcare team. Reducing infections and supporting healthier outcomes for our patients is vital. Not everyone pays attention to the details like you do. You know that, and we need that. Washing, flushing, cleaning, drying and sterilizing, you're an infection control gatekeeper. Little germs create big issues, so you go the extra mile decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instrumentation and operating room equipment. We love the way you operate. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion, personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to detailed and critical infection control role. Your Everyday Identify surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies: clean, sterilize, and store properly.Demonstrate knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique, decontamination methods, sterilization process, testing and equipment.Operate sterilization equipment, decontaminate, assemble and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.Ensure compliance with hospital established policies, quality assurance, safety and infection control policies and practices.Assess appropriate equipment and instruments needed for all departments and ensure all supplies are available and in working condition.Replace or repair instruments or equipment that are not working.Follow proper standard precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.Process endoscopes, scopes and/or probes. The Must-Haves Minimum: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience in equipment sterilization or Instrument or Operating Room Aide or Tech. WORK SHIFT: Evenings (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary. Touro Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It's where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart.Give people a reason to smile