Instrument Technician

OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today!

The Instrument Technician is responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, care and maintenance of all surgical instruments. This position is also responsible for pulling, organizing, and preparing all surgical supplies required for the following day’s procedures. The Instrument Technician must function as an integral member of the Operating Room team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs required biological testing of autoclaves daily and maintains documentation of that testing.
• Cleans, disinfects, and decontaminates all instruments; assembles/reassembles instrument trays according to standard protocol; wraps and sterilizes all instrument trays.
• Inspects instruments for proper functioning; sends malfunctioning or broken instruments out for repair or coordinates repair with supervisor; arranges for sharpening of instruments as necessary.
• Maintains sterilization records for every sterilizer and properly documents each load.
• Checks sterile instrument packages for breaks in sterile packaging; repackages and re-sterilizes contaminated instruments/supplies.
• Unloads supplies from the receiving area and properly stores.
• Assists with room turnovers by cleaning and sterilizing instruments needed for the following case/procedure.
• Participates in utilization and cost containment activities.
• Assists in developing and revising policies and procedures for the Sterile Processing Department.
• Functions as a member of the Surgery Center/OCR team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Educational Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of universal safety precautions, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the care and treatment of surgical instruments; knowledge of sterilization techniques and hands on experience with autoclaves, preferred.

Core Competencies

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information; ability to communicate with clients or customers.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organization Skills – Establishes and prioritizes tasks in order to manage time and resources appropriately; identifies and/or assigns resources to meet objectives in timely manner; establishes goals and objectives that align with the needs/targets set by their department; reports on results to promote accountability and takes action as appropriate.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Confidentiality - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Position requires acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations.

Physical Requirements

• The work environment is a typical medical office environment. The employee must be able to complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, patients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 12 hours per day. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear up to 12 hours per day. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to 12 hours a day.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. The employee will occasionally assist patients in turning (170 lb average); will occasionally assist patient in arising from exam table; will occasionally push wheelchair patients; and occasionally assists patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair or bed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement savings and profit-sharing plan participation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Company-sponsored events
• Annual merit increases

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by October 28, 2026