Sterile Processing Tech - Day Shifts, Great Benefits

Northwest Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights, weekends or on-call hours

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments for operating rooms and procedural areas. You will support instrument picking, stocking case carts, and maintaining inventory according to hospital policies.

The role emphasizes infection control, strict protocol adherence, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Hours are structured with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements, maximizing predictability

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization processes

Infection control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterilized surgical instruments for operating rooms and procedural areas. You will support instrument picking, stocking case carts, and maintaining inventory according to hospital policies.

The role emphasizes infection control, strict protocol adherence, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Hours are structured with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements, maximizing predictability