Sterile Processing Instrument Tech II
Job ID 346778 Date posted 12/03/2024- Phoenix, AZ
- Full Time
- Surgical Technician
- Remote: No
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Responsibilities
Sterile processing technicians are vital to safe and efficient care delivery in the perioperative environment and are responsible for ensuring all surgical instruments are safe for use. Responsible for performing advanced, complex, multistep processes and delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient and various procedural areas within the hospital. Cleaning, packaging and re-processing of re-usable surgical equipment, instrumentation and scopes; per manufacturer's guidelines. Maintaining inventory and storage of processed supplies. Meeting the needs of the surgical team through support of activities in the sterile core. Responsibilities include: decontamination, assembly, sterilization, quality assurance testing, and storage.
Central Service technicians work in compliance with best practices and standards established by: The Joint Commission, AAMI, IAHSCMM, AORN, OSHA, DOT, WHO, FDA, EPA, and HIPPA.
To learn more about the Sterile Processing Department from staff members, please watch this video:
Explore a Career as a Sterile Processing Technician – Surgery - MSS Video Upload (mayo.edu)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of one year of sterile processing experience OR graduation from an accredited and/or hospital approved sterile processing program and eligible to sit for certification through HSPA or CBSPD.
Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge of specific sterilization modalities and complex advanced processing systems including: gravity displacement, dynamic air-removal, low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma and Ethylene oxide, DSD, CER, Pass Through Medivator Advantage, Astra Tee, GUS, Scope Buddy Plus, Aqua Sink, process and efficacy testing, and cutting edge specialty trial and multi service instrumentation and trays is preferred.
- Knowledge of High, Low and Intermediate disinfection levels is preferred.
- Progressive computer knowledge for advanced computerized instrument tracking systems, sterilization, assembly case information, inventory management and individual productivity data is preferred.
- Knowledge of progressive computer technology, human anatomy, surgical terminology, infection control, microbiology, and safety and risk control is preferred.
- Proven interpersonal skills (including ability to receive and give constructive feedback), effective and concise verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is preferred.
Certification/Licensure
- Certification through IAHSCMM or CBSPD is required within one year of hire and maintained thereafter.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$19.57 - $27.02 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
72
Schedule Details
Day Shift Weekends; Friday-Sunday Hours: 6:00am.-6:30pm. 3 x 12 hour shifts per week
Weekend Schedule
Weekends required (Saturday & Sunday) No call.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Karen Teetzel
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