Sterile Processing Technician - $18-26 per hour
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Banner Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a
job in Mesa, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty:
Sterile Processing Technician Discipline: Allied Health
Professional Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Primary
City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Sterile Processing
Dept-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Support Now
offering $5,000 Sign-on Incentive for experienced SPD Techs!
Explore and excel. At Banner Health, health care is a team effort.
-One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the
scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our
patients. New to service encouraged! Apply today. The Sterile
Processing Department SPD is an integral part of the perioperative
enterprise. SHIFT DETAILS Employment Type: Full-time Hours per
Week: 5-8s - 40hrs Shift: Days, 11AM-730PM Schedule: Monday -
Friday On Call: No weekends or call required for this position
Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an
18%-night shift differential when applicable. Banner Baywood
Medical Center is a 342 bed hospital serving the health care needs
of the dynamic and growing East Valley communities of metropolitan
Phoenix, Arizona. We provide complete acute care services and
outpatient services to include but not limited to cancer, stroke,
women's health, rehabilitation, emergency medicine and surgery. Our
Emergency Department treats a variety of ailments and offers
advanced treatment areas, with 68 beds, seeing over 50,000 patients
per year. We are certified as pediatric prepared - as well as
designated as a Trauma level 3 emergency room. In addition, our
comprehensive orthopedic unit -is one of the nation's premier
orthopedic programs. The unit's commitment to excellent patient
care has earned a 4 STAR rating by CMS and repeated recognition as
having one of the Top 100 Orthopedic Programs in the U.S. by The
Health Network and HCIA, Inc. Because we are also a leader in
neurological medicine, people throughout Arizona come to us when
they need treatment for conditions of the brain, spine and nervous
system. POSITION SUMMARY This position performs as an integral part
of the OR team with limited supervision. Demonstrates
accountability for operating room readiness ensuring sterile
surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies are complete and
ready for a procedure prior to the preceding patient leaving the
operating room. Responsible for the proper care and handling of all
general and specialty instrumentation including the cleaning,
decontamination, disassemble/reassembly, quality assurance,
instrument identification, set assembly, packaging, sterilization,
and distribution of surgical instrumentation for PeriOp Services,
hospital departments, and clinics. This position requires well
manner communications and the ability to communicate effectively
through reading, writing, and speaking in person. CORE FUNCTIONS 1.
Provides decontamination and sterile processing support to PeriOp
Services, ED, ICU, hospital wide departments, and clinics both on
and off campus, and ambulatory surgery centers. Provides various
levels of service for the management of sterile surgical
instrumentation and disposable patient care supplies. Support
may-or-may-not include, decontamination of surgical instruments,
assembly/sterilization, sterile instrument storage, partial or
complete case cart support, OR core tech support and high-level
disinfection. 2. Responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and
packaging of surgical instruments following established protocols,
instructions for use (IFU) as well as performs required quality
assurance, repairs, reassembly, documentation, sterility handling,
and storage of specialized surgical instruments. Maintains required
sterilization logs and quality assurance records relating to all
equipment associated for the purpose of decontamination, HLD
disinfection, and sterilization. 3. Ability to identify interpret
the surgical schedule and medical terminology as it pertains to
procedures requiring sterile surgical instrumentation and
disposable supplies. Able to address and communicate special needs
to minimize delays to surgery. Responds to emergent calls from the
Operating Room and performs preliminary investigations. Determines
priority level of instrumentation requests and other hospital
needs. Directs services in a competent and professional manner
while assuring OR priorities are completed in a timely manner 4.
Able to differentiate surgical instrumentation that is surgery
owned, consignment/loaner, hospital depart, surgeon, ambulatory
surgery center, and clinics both on and off campus. Completes
necessary tracking of surgical instruments with a paper log sheet
or computer process for instrumentation leaving the area. Reports
needed replacement of surgical instruments to maintain the
inventory and support readiness of sets. - - - 5. Utilizes
specialized equipment for the decontamination, high-level
disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation
according to the device and equipment manufacturer's
recommendations and hospital policy. Operates steam and hydrogen
peroxide sterilizers of various sizes with the potential of
operating ethylene oxide sterilizers where available. Operates
automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, flush pumps,
and cart washers to include high-level disinfectors where
supported. - - 6. Operates various quality assurance testing
equipment associated to flexible endoscopic scopes, transesophageal
ultrasound probes, and electro-surgical insulation defect detector
for laparoscopic and energy provided surgical instrumentation.
Utilizes heat detection devices to allow steam sterilized surgical
instrumentation to be released for use without risking burns to
staff and patients. Operates demagnetizers of stainless-steel
instruments for ophthalmic and delicate cardiac surgical
instrumentation for safe use on patients. Utilizes various
borescope devices to inspect inner channels of lumened surgical
instrumentation and flexible scopes. 7. Maintains a clean and safe
environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection
Control practices. Staff follow protocols for proper donning of
personnel protective equipment (PPE) while completing the
decontamination process referencing IFU's supplied by the
manufacturers. 8. Maintain flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust
hours as needed, maintain a work record of regular attendance,
timely arrivals, and departures, maintain professional appearance
appropriate to position and function. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High
school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires
current national certification as an SPD Technician and relevant
experience with sterilizing instruments which qualifies the
candidate for the national certification exam or certified
registration. Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to
break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem
solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have
effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Instruments management tracking system.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy Banner Health Job ID
#R4373280. Posted job title: certified sterile processing
technician About Banner Health About Banner Health Banner Health is
one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country
and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the
communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary
care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices
and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the
latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be
better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits
offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner journey unique and
fulfilling for every employee. Our Mission Banner's nonprofit
mission statement serves as the foundational language for our
organization. "Making health care easier, so life can be better."
This mission statement focuses everyone in the organization on a
singular purpose - excellent patient care. In addition, our mission
guides decision making, defines organizational behavior, set the
standards for our day-to-day work, and drives performance. Our
Diversity At Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity,
diversity and inclusion by promoting and cultivating a culturally
rich workforce honored to serve, support and provide services to
our diverse communities. We respect and value the various
backgrounds and differences among our team members that allows them
to be who they are. We believe leveraging these unique
perspectives, experiences and talents not only enhances our Banner
family, but supports our effectiveness and success as an
organization. With a strong focus on our talent, culture and
community, we provide opportunities internally and externally
through: --- Programs focusing on our talent pipeline. --- Team
Member Resource Groups that offer team member development,
community outreach, and resources for well-being. --- Diversity,
equity and inclusion education available through facilitator led
virtual platforms. --- Collaborating with community partners to
bring accurate health information and resources to our underserved
communities. --- Focusing on health disparities and social
determinants of health. Benefits Wellness and fitness programs
Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Health Care FSA
Discount program 401k retirement plan Health savings account
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