Technician II - Central Sterile Processing Distribution Procedures

20 Deer Valley Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix is seeking a Central Sterile Processing technician to perform decontamination, preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment for the perioperative team. You will assemble trays, monitor cleanliness, and ensure proper labeling and handling.

The role emphasizes adherence to procedures, teamwork, and patient safety, with potential for precepting staff. Join a large nonprofit health system focused on quality care across the Phoenix area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of accredited sterile processing training is expected.
• CSPD/CRCST certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instrumentation and medical equipment using chemical agents and automated systems.
• Assemble, prep and pack instrumentation and trays; inspect for cleanliness and integrity.
• Monitor sterilization processes and maintain proper load configurations; document parameters.
• Assemble case carts and manage sterile storage; assist in inventory as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterilization

Decontamination

Instrument Prep

Case Cart

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Training

CSPDT / CRCST Certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: OR Central Sterile 0630-3:00pm, M-F

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.


• CSPD personnel ensure the highest quality standards are met in accordance with departmental procedures and established industry standards.


• 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

• 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

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. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• 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.