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Department: PCH-MAIN | Sterile Processing

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri (Days Vary), 9am-5:30pm
Category:
Surgery/Endo/SPD
Posting #: 1031879
Employee Type:
Part‑Time

The Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) Certified Technician provides technical functions in the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and other medical supplies in compliance with policies and procedures of Perioperative Services, AORN, JCAHO, OSHA, and AAMI standards. The SPD Certified Technician must have a working knowledge of decontamination, instrumentation, and sterilization, as well as national certification as noted in the job qualifications.

• Assures decontamination of instrumentation is in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and AAMI standards.
  • Receives soiled case carts/bins and soiled instruments into the decontamination area.
  • Prioritizes instruments needed for turnaround.
  • Hand washes/pre‑soaks instruments in an enzymatic solution.
  • Changes chemicals for washers when indicated, ensuring proper chemicals are used.
  • Maintains records for sterilization.
• Acts as a liaison between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing to communicate changes and needs for subsequent cases.
  • Checks operating room needs regularly.
  • Checks case carts/bins for needed items.
  • Returns unused items to the Sterile Processing Department.
  • Assists in assembling case carts.
  • Assists in maintaining supplies in O.R. and clean core (Main O.R. duty).
• Maintains effective communication to ensure appropriate instrumentation is available for surgery.
  • Assembles instruments in order of importance.
  • Inspects all instruments for damage.
  • Assembles and tests instrumentation to ensure working properly.
  • Determines when repair/replacement is needed.
  • Wraps instruments/sets in appropriate manner.
  • Utilizes count sheets for proper sorting of instrumentation and equipment to provide for efficient procedures.
  • Utilizes “Assembly Books” for proper peel packing of instrumentation for clinics/departments.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturers IFU's and AAMI standards.
  • Performs all daily tests and records results.
  • Prepares label gun with correct date and identification number and stamps each item to be sterilized.
  • Utilizes instrument tracking system for proper documentation.
  • Places sterilized items onto the appropriate storage shelf.
• Assembles case carts accurately and indicates missing items in the pick list.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Completion of an accredited CS/SPD Technician course (Required)

• 3 years of experience in a central sterile department or surgical instrument room (Preferred)

• Basic working knowledge of computers (Required)
• Able to comprehend written and verbal instructions (Required)

• National certification as CSPD Technician from CBSPD or certification as a CRCST from IAHCSMM (Required)

• 1. Physical Requirement
  - Climbing (Frequently)
• 2. Physical Requirement
  - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) (Frequently)
• 3. Physical Requirement
  - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) (Constantly)
• 4. Physical Requirement
  - Hearing (Constantly)
• 5. Physical Requirement
  - Pushing/pulling (Constantly)
• 6. Physical Requirement
  - Reaching (Constantly)
• 7. Physical Requirement
  - Sitting (Occasionally)
• 8. Physical Requirement
  - Standing (Constantly)
• 9. Physical Requirement
  - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling (Frequently)
• 10. Physical Requirement
  - Talking (Constantly)
• 11. Physical Requirement
  - Tasting/smelling (Occasionally)
• 12. Physical Requirement
  - Walking (Constantly)
• 13. Physical Requirement
  - Near Vision (Constantly)
• 14. Physical Requirement
  - Far Vision (Constantly)
• 15. Physical Requirement
  - Color Discrimination (Constantly)
• 16. Physical Requirement
  - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment (Constantly)
• 17. Physical Requirement
  - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance (Frequently)
• 18. Physical Requirement
  - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance (Occasionally)
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Inside office environment (Applicable)
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Outdoor weather conditions (Applicable)
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Airborne communicable diseases (Applicable)
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid (Applicable)
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Fumes or airborne particles (Applicable)
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Hazardous materials exposure (Applicable)
• 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Radiation exposure (Applicable)
• 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Toxic or caustic chemicals (Applicable)