PRN Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Colonial Group; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a dedicated SPD Technician to manage decontamination, assembly and packaging of surgical instruments. You will operate autoclaves, ETO and gas plasma sterilizers, maintain strict records, and support OR priorities with timely instrument delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and a national SPD/Surgical Instrument Processor certification. Strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• National SPD Technician or Surgical Instrument Processor certification is required.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to break down, clean, lubricate and reassemble instruments.
• Strong organizational, communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles and packages instruments per protocol; performs repairs as needed.
• Prepares order requests for replacement parts and extra equipment as necessary.
• Maintains clean, safe environment and follows PPE and infection control protocols.
• Identifies instruments for specialties and ensures proper function; follows repair protocols.
• Operates sterilizers and maintains logs and records related to sterilization.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Certification

SPD Technician or Surgical Instrument Processor Certification

Tools

Steam autoclaves

ETO sterilizer

Gas Plasma sterilizer

Instrument tracking/log records

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instruments including the cleaning, decontamination, instrument identification, assembly, packaging and distribution, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.

Essential Functions

• Decontaminates, assembles and packages all instruments following established protocols as well as perform necessary repairs, reassembles and stores specialized surgical instruments. Prepares all order requests as necessary for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment as necessary or upon request of physicians.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices. Staff will don proper Personnel Protective equipment (PPE), follows protocols for decontamination process referencing Instructions for Use (IFU) supplied by the manufacturers.
• Identifies instruments for all specialties and assures proper function. Follows protocol for repair or replacement of instruments that are not functioning properly. Assembles and packages all instrumentation and sets according to dept. protocol. Utilizes equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and hospital policy.
• Operates steam autoclaves, ETO and Gas Plasma sterilizers. Maintains appropriate logs and records relating to the sterilization process, including the Ethylene Oxide Aeration Records, Sterilizer Load Records, and Biological Monitoring Records.
• Responds to problem calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigation. Determines priority level of instrumentation and equipment requests and other hospital needs. Directs services in a competent and professional manner while assuring OR priorities are completed in a timely manner.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and BLS certification required. Requires current national certification as a SPD Technician, Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Surgical Instrument Processor and relevant experience with sterilizing instruments which qualifies the candidate for the national certification exam or certified registration. Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.