SPD Tech II

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician to perform decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies in compliance with AORN, JCAHO, OSHA, and AAMI standards.

The role requires three years of sterile processing experience and CSPD/CRCST certification; responsibilities include coordinating instrument readiness and ensuring proper sterilization indicators and documentation for patient care teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years sterile processing experience in a centralized department or surgical instrument room.
• National certification as CSPD Technician from CBSPD or CRCST from IAHCSMM.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, sorts, packages, and sterilizes instrumentation per manufacturer and AAMI standards.
• Coordinates decontamination processes to ensure instrument availability for cases.
• Operates autoclaves and sterilizers to provide timely instrument readiness.
• Maintains records of sterilizers, monitoring results, and packaging indicators.
• Communicates needs between Operating Room and Sterile Processing and participates in team meetings.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instrumentation

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CBSPD CSPD certification or IAHCSMM CRCST

Tools

Autoclaves

Steris

Washer sterilizer

Sterilization indicators

Job description

Department: PCH-EV JV | Sterile Processing

Location: Gilbert

Shift: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun, Evenings, 2:30pm-11pm

Category: Surgery/Endo/SPD

Posting #: 1067112

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) Technician provides a variety of 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 Technician must have a working knowledge of decontamination, instrumentation, and sterilization.

Position Duties

• Assures decontamination of instrumentation in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) standards.
  1. Decontaminates, sorts, packages, and sterilizes instrumentation and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Assembles and tests instrumentation to ensure proper functioning prior to sterilization. Determines when repair / replacement of instrumentation is needed.
  2. Provides appropriate sterilization indicators in packaging; documents parameters and outcomes of sterilization process.
  3. Coordinates decontamination process of instruments and equipment to ensure adequate availability for cases.
  4. Processes contaminated scopes according to manufacturer’s recommendations and departmental guidelines.
  5. Operates autoclaves, Steris and washer sterilizer, as appropriate to provide for timely availability of instruments and equipment for efficient departmental operations.
  6. Handles and cares for instrumentation and equipment to prevent breakage and damage.
• Act as a liaison between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to communicate the changes and needs for subsequent cases.
  1. Actively participates in staff and team meetings. Assists in decision making to ensure complete and appropriate information is shared amongst patient care team.
  2. Maintains records of all sterilizers, biological and chemical monitoring of steam, and Steris sterilizers to ensure proper operation, sterility of instruments and supplies in accordance with regulatory recommendations.
  3. Maintains Bowie Dick, biological and chemical monitoring of sterilization in accordance with established policy to ensure daily incubator reads for positive and negative spore testing; institutes recall of instruments and supplies when necessary.
  4. Works in conjunction with management on appropriate selection of new equipment, supplies, and instrumentation.
  5. Provides flexibility in hours to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
  6. Prioritizes instruments needed for turnaround; assembles trays in order of importance.
• Maintains effective communication to ensure appropriate instrumentation is available for surgery.
  1. Checks operating room needs regularly.
  2. Assembles instruments in order of importance.
  3. Inspects all instruments for damage.
  4. Assembles and tests instrumentation to ensure proper functioning.
  5. Determines when repair/replacement are needed.
  6. Wrap instruments/sets in appropriate wrapper/container.
  7. Utilizes instrument tray inventory sheets for proper sorting and stringing of instruments and equipment to provide for efficient operations.
  8. Provides appropriate sterilization indicators within correct instrumentation packaging.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and AAMI standards.
  1. Perform all daily test and record results.
  2. Prepare label gun with correct date and Identification number and stamp each item to be sterilized.
  3. Document load items in Sterilization Log.
  4. Place sterilized items onto the appropriate shelf location.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Three years sterile processing experience in a centralized department or surgical instrument room.

Special Skills

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

Additional Requirements

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

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

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

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree