Technician I - Central Sterile Processing Distribution Procedures

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to support perioperative services during the evening shift. You will decontaminate, prep and sterilize instruments, assemble case carts, and ensure accurate documentation according to department procedures.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, teamwork with the OR and CSPD staff, and potential mentorship to newer colleagues.

Qualifications

• 6 months of sterile processing experience preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a sterile processing program preferred.
• Completion of 400-hour sterile processing internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of instrumentation and medical equipment using chemical agents and automated machinery.
• Assembles, preps and packs instrumentation; inspects instruments for cleanliness and function; wraps or pouches instruments.
• Sterilizes instruments following prescribed procedures and monitors sterilization processes.
• Picks case carts according to resource map requisitions; stocks sterile storage area; maintains inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument decontamination

Case cart assembly

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automated decontamination machinery

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Primary City/State

John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020

Category

Healthcare Support

Shift

Evening

Department

OR Central Sterile
2:00 pm-10:30 pm. Certification preferred but not required.

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Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for instrument/instrument trays/equipment decontamination, preparation and sterilization, tray and case cart assembly, documentation of all sterilization processes, and delivery of a wide variety of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment to the Perioperative team. CSPD personnel ensure the highest quality standards are met in accordance with departmental procedures and established industry standards. Assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance. May serve as preceptor to staff.

Essential Functions

• Decontamination of instrumentation and medical equipment: Utilizes chemical agents and automated decontamination machinery to clean and decontaminate instrumentation and medical equipment.
• Assembles, Preps and Packs Instrumentation: Assembles, preps and packs instrumentation, inspects instruments for cleanliness, proper function, breakage, and intact ID tape, assembles trays using instrument tray lists, Locates and replaces missing instruments; identifies and labels missing instruments, Contains, wraps or pouches instruments and sets, Chooses appropriate wrapping materials for size, weight, and sterilization method.
• Sterilization: Sterilizes instruments following prescribed procedures and guidelines. Challenges the sterilization process using internal, external, and biological monitoring systems, Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets parameters for all types of sterilization processes to ensure proper function and validation of process, maintains appropriate load configurations; maintains flow of instruments through the sterilization process, prioritizes instrumentation needs using instrument needs list.
• Case Cart Assembly and Sterile Storage: Picks case carts according to resource map requisitions, documents case cart deficiencies on daily case cart needs list, fills case cart needs list prior to case cart utilization, Orders sterile supplies from logistics as needed to maintain inventory. Picks cases, stocks the sterile storage area, and returns sterile supplies to inventory, collaborates with perioperative sterile core personnel to determine priorities and maintain flow within sterile storage area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience

• 6 months, of sterile processing experience Preferred
• Other, Currently enrolled in a sterile processing training program Preferred
• Other, Have completed 400 hours of a sterile processing program internship Preferred

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