Technician II - Central Sterile Processing Distribution Procedures

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician. You will support instrument decontamination, prep, sterilization, and delivery to the Perioperative team.

Working 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday in the OR Central Sterile department, you will assemble case carts, document processes, and help maintain instrument readiness to support safe, efficient surgeries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sterile processing training or certification preferred.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred.
• ≥10 months CSPD experience required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instrumentation and medical equipment using chemicals and automated devices.
• Assemble, prep and pack instrumentation; inspect for cleanliness and function.
• Sterilize instruments and monitor processes for proper validation.
• Assemble case carts and manage sterile storage with supply coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decontamination

Instrument prep

Case cart assembly

Sterilization

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Training

CRCST or CSPDT Certification

Job description

Primary City/State:
Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027
Category:
Healthcare Support
Shift:
Day
Department:
OR Central Sterile
6:30am -3:00pm M-F

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most -- caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

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
• Technical Training Diploma/Degree Surgical technical training or Sterile Process training. Preferred
• Technical Training Diploma/Degree Completion of a sterile processing training program or certification as either CRCST or CSPDT. Preferred

Experience

• >10 months, Any CSPD experience Required
• 1 year, certified tech Preferred

License and Certifications

• , Completion of accredited training program Preferred
• Completion of accredited training program Preferred

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