CSPD Tech Evenings- Four Peaks

HonorHealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Available

Job summary

HonorHealth seeks an OR Central Sterile technician to support instrument decontamination, prep and sterilization processes. Responsibilities include cleaning, assembling trays, labeling and ensuring proper workflow for perioperative teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and prefers candidates with prior sterile processing experience or internship hours. Evening shifts are available within the OR Central Sterile department at Four Peaks Medical Center in Mesa, AZ.

Qualifications

• 6 months sterile processing experience preferred.
• Currently enrolled in sterile processing training preferred.
• Complete 400 hours of sterile processing internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instrumentation and medical equipment using approved methods.
• Assemble, prep and pack instrumentation with proper labeling.
• Sterilize instruments following procedures and monitor validation parameters.
• Assemble case carts and manage sterile storage and inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument decontamination

Case cart assembly

Documentation

Quality standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Decontamination machinery

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Primary City/State

Four Peaks Medical Center - 1301 S Crismon Rd Mesa, AZ 85209

Category

Healthcare Support

Shift

Evening

Department

OR Central Sterile

Bonus Available

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for instrument/instrument trays/equipment decontamination, preparation and sterilization, tray and case cart assembly, documentation of all sterilization processes, and delivery of a wide variety of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment to the Perioperative team. CSPD personnel ensure the highest quality standards are met in accordance with departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance. May serve as preceptor to staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Decontamination of instrumentation and medical equipment: Utilizes chemical agents and automated decontamination machinery to clean and decontaminate instrumentation and medical equipment.
• Assembles, Preps and Packs Instrumentation: Assembles, preps and packs instrumentation, inspects instruments for cleanliness, proper function, breakage, and intact ID tape, assembles trays using instrument tray lists, Locates and replaces missing instruments; identifies and labels missing instruments, Contains, wraps or pouches instruments and sets, Chooses appropriate wrapping materials for size, weight, and sterilization method.
• Sterilization: Sterilizes instruments following prescribed procedures and guidelines. Challenges the sterilization process using internal, external, and biological monitoring systems, Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets parameters for all types of sterilization processes to ensure proper function and validation of process, maintains appropriate load configurations; maintains flow of instruments through the sterilization process, prioritizes instrumentation needs using instrument needs list.
• Case Cart Assembly and Sterile Storage: Picks case carts according to resource map requisitions, documents case cart deficiencies on daily case cart needs list, fills case cart needs list prior to case cart utilization, Orders sterile supplies from logistics as needed to maintain inventory. Picks cases, stocks the sterile storage area, and returns sterile supplies to inventory, collaborates with perioperative sterile core personnel to determine priorities and maintain flow within sterile storage area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Required

EXPERIENCE

• 6 months, of sterile processing experience Preferred
• Other, Currently enrolled in a sterile processing training program Preferred
• Other, Have completed 400 hours of a sterile processing program internship Preferred

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