Entry Level Instrument and Control Technician Jobs
New grad instrument and control technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a solid technical portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Distribution & Wholesale, and Medical Devices, with employers like LCMC Health, Starkey, and Cardinal Health hiring at this level now.
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This is a casual opening, meaning there are no scheduled shifts per pay period, and this opening is not eligible for benefits.
All hires must complete a 12-week orientation following hire. Candidates must be able to commit to working a full-time day shift position for 12-weeks following hire.
As an instrument technician you will provide surgical instruments and supplies needed for procedures and cases. Decontaminates, cleans, processes, assembles, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable instruments and medical devices. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies.
Job Expectations:
- Job expectations may vary depending on location and services provided. Sites may perform surgical case cart assembly, intraoperative supply picking, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other semi-critical devices.
- Reviews and interprets all resources needed to determine the priority of instruments and medical devices required.
- Inspects, tests, assembles, packages, and labels surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.
- Ensures instruments are available and ready for site-specific and System CSSD-CPC trays.
- Performs manual decontamination of reusable instruments and equipment.
- Follows manufactures written instructions for use and system policies and procedures.
- Operates automated and non-automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, and other commonly used equipment in sterile processing.
- Serves as a resource to clinical staff as needed.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
- Maintains knowledge of and complies with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
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This is a casual opening, meaning there are no scheduled shifts per pay period, and this opening is not eligible for benefits.
All hires must complete a 12-week orientation following hire. Candidates must be able to commit to working a full-time day shift position for 12-weeks following hire.
As an instrument technician you will provide surgical instruments and supplies needed for procedures and cases. Decontaminates, cleans, processes, assembles, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable instruments and medical devices. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies.
Job Expectations:
- Job expectations may vary depending on location and services provided. Sites may perform surgical case cart assembly, intraoperative supply picking, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other semi-critical devices.
- Reviews and interprets all resources needed to determine the priority of instruments and medical devices required.
- Inspects, tests, assembles, packages, and labels surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.
- Ensures instruments are available and ready for site-specific and System CSSD-CPC trays.
- Performs manual decontamination of reusable instruments and equipment.
- Follows manufactures written instructions for use and system policies and procedures.
- Operates automated and non-automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, and other commonly used equipment in sterile processing.
- Serves as a resource to clinical staff as needed.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
- Maintains knowledge of and complies with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
License/Certification/Registration
Qualifications:
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Entry Level Instrument and Control Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level instrument and control technician job?
Entry level instrument and control technician roles typically look for candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in instrumentation, electrical technology, or a related field, along with any hands-on lab or internship experience. Familiarity with process control systems, calibration basics, and industrial safety standards gives candidates a real edge at this stage, even without full-time work history.
Which companies hire entry level instrument and control technicians?
Companies hiring entry level instrument and control technicians right now include LCMC Health, Starkey, and Cardinal Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturing plants, energy facilities, and industrial contractors that run structured onboarding programs for junior technical staff.
Are there remote entry level instrument and control technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site due to the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level instrument and control technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover technical documentation, system monitoring, or support functions that don't require direct equipment access.
Are these new grad instrument and control technician jobs?
Yes, these roles include new grad, recent graduate, and junior instrument and control technician positions. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or lists a portfolio of relevant projects as a qualifying alternative to professional credentials.
Which industries hire the most entry level instrument and control technicians?
Entry Level instrument and control technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Distribution & Wholesale, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they operate large-scale process equipment that requires ongoing calibration, maintenance, and monitoring by trained technical staff.