Technician II - Central Sterile Processing Distribution Procedures

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix, AZ seeks a skilled Sterile Processing Department (CSPD) technician to decontaminate, prep, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment for the Perioperative team. Responsibilities include assembling case carts, maintaining sterile storage, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires completion of a sterile processing program or surgical tech training, with preferred CSPDT or CRCST certification.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of instrumentation and medical equipment using chemical agents and automated systems.
• Assembles, preps and packs instrumentation; inspects cleanliness and function; labels and wraps instruments for sterilization.
• Sterilizes instruments following prescribed procedures and monitors parameters for all sterilization processes.
• Picks and assembles case carts; maintains sterile storage area; coordinates with perioperative staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Training in Surgical Technology or Sterile Processing

CRCST or CSPDT certification (preferred)

Job description

Primary City/State: John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Evening Department: OR Central Sterile

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) 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

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

We’re all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication.

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.