Weekend Sterile Processing Technician – Hospital

Stormont Vail Health; Vail (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Arizona is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a weekend-only, full-time role. You will prepare, assemble, clean and sterilize instrumentation used in exams and surgeries, ensuring adherence to sterilization standards for patient safety.

Experience in an acute care hospital and surgery setting is preferred; sterile processing experience is desired and certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in surgery environment preferred.
• Sterile processing experience preferred.
• Certified Central Service Technician preferred (HSPA).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization.
• Performs precautions and actions for steam and Sterrad sterilization methods.
• Performs appropriate decontamination practices based on written manufactures instructions for use (MIFU) and safety protocols.
• Works as part of a team, self-motivated and adaptable to change.
• Performs biological testing procedures.
• Demonstrates instrument/Set and Equipment identification.
• Operates equipment appropriate to the job role.
• Performs record keeping and reporting procedures related to decontamination and sterilization.
• Maintains a clean, professional and safe work area.
• Performs work accurately and efficiently to avoid re-work and errors.
• Re-stocks shelves in Sterile Storage and other areas to maintain defined Par levels of all supplies, instrument trays and other items maintained in inventory.
• Communicates process or equipment problems immediately to appropriate leadership.
• Follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.

Skills

Sterile processing

Hospital experience

Teamwork

Education

Certified Central Service Technician/HSPA preferred

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Arizona is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a weekend-only, full-time role. You will prepare, assemble, clean and sterilize instrumentation used in exams and surgeries, ensuring adherence to sterilization standards for patient safety.

Experience in an acute care hospital and surgery setting is preferred; sterile processing experience is desired and certification is preferred.