Evening Sterile Processing Tech - Instrument Care & Safety

Summit Healthcare Association; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Hospital in Show Low, AZ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for full-time evening shifts. The role focuses on decontamination, sterilization, inspection of instruments, and maintaining accurate sterilization records to support sterile supplies for patient care.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS certification, and Sterile Processing Certification preferred; prior related experience is a plus and training will ensure compliance with infection

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Sterile Processing Certification after one year (preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification (Required within 30 days of hire date).
• One-year related experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to the surgical team in a timely manner.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Documents and maintains accurate sterilization records.

Skills

Instrument decontamination

Microbiology basics

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

Summit Hospital in Show Low, AZ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for full-time evening shifts. The role focuses on decontamination, sterilization, inspection of instruments, and maintaining accurate sterilization records to support sterile supplies for patient care.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS certification, and Sterile Processing Certification preferred; prior related experience is a plus and training will ensure compliance with infection