Sterile Processing Instrument Tech II - Scope Processing Area, Mid Shift

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

92d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Eligible to sit for certification through HSPA or CBSPD
• Knowledge of specific sterilization modalities and complex advanced processing systems
• Knowledge of High, Low and Intermediate disinfection levels

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of gravity displacement, dynamic air-removal, low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma and Ethylene oxide
• Experience with DSD, CER, Pass Through Medivator Advantage, Astra Tee, GUS, Scope Buddy Plus, Aqua Sink
• Knowledge of process and efficacy testing, and cutting edge specialty trial and multi service instrumentation and trays
• Progressive computer knowledge for advanced computerized instrument tracking systems
• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical terminology, infection control, microbiology, and safety and risk control
• Proven interpersonal skills and effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of surgical instruments
• Assembly of surgical instruments
• Sterilization of surgical instruments
• Quality assurance testing of sterilized instruments
• Storage of processed supplies
• Compliance with best practices and standards established by regulatory bodies

Benefits

• Certification through IAHSCMM or CBSPD is required within one year of hire and maintained thereafter

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED