Instrument Technician

This position will be cross trained in all areas of the practice.

With 150+ locations in 17 states, QualDerm Partners is the largest multi-state female-founded and owned dermatology network in the U.S. At QualDerm, we are united in our purpose: to educate, protect, and care for your skin. We are committed to bringing you the very best in comprehensive skin care so that you can achieve a confident, healthier, and more beautiful you!

Our mission is to educate communities and healthcare professionals about the importance of skin health; including skin cancer prevention, risk factors and how to achieve healthy skin through annual skin exams and dermatologic care.

We strive to provide the latest proven, proactive and comprehensive dermatologic care to populations in the expanding geographies we serve by making high-quality skin care timelier and more accessible all while creating a rewarding work environment for our providers and employees.

QualDerm is extremely proud to be a place where people want to come to work. As a fast growing medical and cosmetic dermatology provider, our team members all work together to ensure extraordinary care of our patients.

As we say, “you’re either taking care of our patient or taking care of those caring for our patient.”

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and sterilize instruments used in surgery
• Inspect instruments for damage
• Stock surgical rooms as needed
• Stock and organize instrument rooms and supply closets
• Conduct biological testing of sterilizers (autoclaves)
• Keep and maintain log of sterilizer and biological indicator tests
• Alert appropriate staff when failed sterilization occurs
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of sterilizers
• Clean procedure chairs, dust blinds, and clean OR lights when available
• Keep laundry closet and scrubs organized and supplied
• Collect full linen bags from rooms and replace with new linen bags
• Week supply order preparation and route to appropriate office/person
• Maintain standards consistent with The Skin Surgery Center Mission Statement
• Maintain compliance with The Skin Surgery Center Compliance Program
• Maintain compliance with HIPPA standards
• Stay current with BLS annually.
• Participate is OSHA and HIPPA training annually.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of surgical instruments and the sterilization process as documented by employee orientation.
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Able to demonstrate independent judgment and initiative appropriately
• Must be able to tolerate standing and walking for 8 hours per day.
• Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard (40 WPM minimum) and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to document patient records using proper grammar and spelling
• Must have full range of body motion with the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, stand, stoop, stretch, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment.
• Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports; specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dermatology practice or office experience a plus.

Benefits of Joining QualDerm Partners:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) - The company match is 100% of the first 3%; and 50% of the next 2%; immediately vested
• Paid Time Off - accrual starts upon hire, plus 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Company paid life insurance and additional coverage available
• Short-term and long-term disability, accident and critical illness, and identity theft protection plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

QualDerm Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis.