Sterile Processing Tech Lead

Arizona General Hospital; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Benefit program

Job summary

Arizona General Hospital in Mesa is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech Lead to oversee decontamination, assembly, preparation, and packaging of instruments and devices, ensuring adherence to infection control policies. You will manage scheduling, monitor sterilization parameters, maintain quality records, and coordinate with CSSD, ORs, and nursing units while mentoring staff.

This senior role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and fast-paced problem solving.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years surgical instrument experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One of the following certifications: CRCST, CSPDS, CSPDT or CSPDT-CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Ensures staff follows infection control policies; decontaminates surgical instruments, power equipment, and other devices.
• Follows manufacturer recommendations; appropriate use of manual disinfectants.
• Knowledge and use of sterilizers - ultrasonic, washers, cart washer, and high-level disinfection.
• Gives direction to staff on prioritizing workload; coordinates sterilizing schedule to meet instrumentation needs of all ORs and clinics.
• Assists departments picking up sterilized items and fills out the sterilization request forms appropriately.

Skills

Surgical instrument experience

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST

CSPDS

CSPDT

CSPDT-CBSPD

Job description

As our Sterile Processing Tech Lead at Arizona General Hospital - Mesa, you will play a critical role by ensuring the highest standards of sterile processing for surgical instruments and medical devices. You will oversee decontamination, assembly, preparation, and packaging for all sterilization and high-level disinfection methods. This leadership position involves maintaining stringent quality control records, managing biological monitoring systems, and acting as a relief lead in the Supervisor's absence, providing direction to team members and working as a vital liaison between CSSD, ORs, and nursing units, ensuring all instrumentation and implant needs are met.

Every day you willmeticulously decontaminate, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments, power equipment, and other medical devices according to manufacturer recommendations and infection control policies. You will coordinate the sterilizing schedule to meet the demanding instrumentation needs of all ORs and clinics, ensuring timely delivery. Your daily tasks will also include troubleshooting minor sterilizer issues, analyzing mechanical printouts to verify sterilization parameters, utilizing an instrument tracking system, and managing implant inventory, including ordering and restocking, all while adhering to the highest standards of sterile processing regulations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional ability to follow instructions, analyze data, coordinate tasks, and manage workload efficiently. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with a deep understanding of sterilizing policies and regulations. Your ethical approach, professionalism, and ability to troubleshoot and prioritize in a fast-paced environment will be key to success in this essentialSterile Processingleadership role.

• Ensures staff follows all infection control policies. Decontaminates surgical instruments, power equipment and other medical devices
• Follows manufacturer recommendations. Appropriate use of manual disinfectants
• Knowledge and use of sterilizers - ultrasonic, Washers, Cart Washer, and high level disinfection
• Gives direction to staff on prioritizing workload. Coordinates sterilizing schedule to meet the instrumentation needs of all ORs and clinics
• Assists departments picking up sterilized items and fills out the sterilization request forms appropriately

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Job Requirements

Required

• Three (3) years surgical instrument experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• One of the following certifications: CRCST, CSPDS, CSPDT or CSPDT-CBSPD

Preferred

• Completion of a surgical instrument technician program

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care.

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further.

This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care.

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further.

This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.