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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a part-time SPD Certified Technician to support decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments in accordance with AAMI, OSHA, and CBSPD/IAHCSMM standards.

You will verify instrument integrity, assemble case carts, communicate with OR staff, and maintain sterilization records while supporting the SPD and Main OR areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited CS/SPD technician course required.
• National certification CSPD or CRCST is required.
• 3 years of central sterile or instrument room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments in accordance with AAMI standards.
• Serve as liaison between OR and SPD, ensuring instruments and supplies are available.
• Maintain records of sterilization cycles and assemble case carts accurately.
• Inspect, wrap, and package instruments; use count sheets and assembly books.
• Perform daily tests and assist in maintaining SPD inventory.

Skills

Computer literacy

Follow instructions

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CS/SPD Technician course

Job description

Department: PCH-MAIN | Sterile Processing
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri (Days Vary), 9am-5:30pm
Category: Surgery/Endo/SPD
Posting #: 1031879
Employee Type: Part‑Time

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) Certified Technician provides technical functions in the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and other medical supplies in compliance with policies and procedures of Perioperative Services, AORN, JCAHO, OSHA, and AAMI standards. The SPD Certified Technician must have a working knowledge of decontamination, instrumentation, and sterilization, as well as national certification as noted in the job qualifications.

Position Duties

• Assures decontamination of instrumentation is in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and AAMI standards.
  • Receives soiled case carts/bins and soiled instruments into the decontamination area.
  • Prioritizes instruments needed for turnaround.
  • Hand washes/pre‑soaks instruments in an enzymatic solution.
  • Changes chemicals for washers when indicated, ensuring proper chemicals are used.
  • Maintains records for sterilization.
• Acts as a liaison between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to communicate changes and needs for subsequent cases.
  • Checks operating room needs regularly.
  • Checks case carts/bins for needed items.
  • Returns unused items to the Sterile Processing Department.
  • Assists in assembling case carts.
  • Assists in maintaining supplies in O.R. and clean core (Main O.R. duty).
• Maintains effective communication to ensure appropriate instrumentation is available for surgery.
  • Assembles instruments in order of importance.
  • Inspects all instruments for damage.
  • Assembles and tests instrumentation to ensure working properly.
  • Determines when repair/replacement is needed.
  • Wraps instruments/sets in appropriate manner.
  • Utilizes count sheets for proper sorting of instrumentation and equipment to provide for efficient procedures.
  • Utilizes “Assembly Books” for proper peel packing of instrumentation for clinics/departments.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturers IFU's and AAMI standards.
  • Performs all daily tests and records results.
  • Prepares label gun with correct date and identification number and stamps each item to be sterilized.
  • Utilizes instrument tracking system for proper documentation.
  • Places sterilized items onto the appropriate storage shelf.
• Assembles case carts accurately and indicates missing items in the pick list.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Completion of an accredited CS/SPD Technician course (Required)

Experience

• 3 years of experience in a central sterile department or surgical instrument room (Preferred)

Special Skills

• Basic working knowledge of computers (Required)
• Able to comprehend written and verbal instructions (Required)

Additional Requirements

• National certification as CSPD Technician from CBSPD or certification as a CRCST from IAHCSMM (Required)

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing (Frequently)
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) (Frequently)
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) (Constantly)
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing (Constantly)
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling (Constantly)
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching (Constantly)
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting (Occasionally)
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing (Constantly)
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling (Frequently)
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking (Constantly)
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling (Occasionally)
• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking (Constantly)
• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision (Constantly)
• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision (Constantly)
• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination (Constantly)
• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment (Constantly)
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance (Frequently)
• 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance (Occasionally)
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment (Applicable)
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions (Applicable)
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases (Applicable)
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid (Applicable)
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles (Applicable)
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure (Applicable)
• 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure (Applicable)
• 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals (Applicable)