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

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

6d • $20 - $28

About The Position

Sterile processing technicians support safe and efficient care in the perioperative environment by ensuring surgical instruments are safe for use. The role performs advanced, complex, multistep processes and delegated activities in support of operating room teams and procedural areas within the hospital.

Responsibilities include cleaning, packaging, and reprocessing reusable surgical equipment, instrumentation, and scopes according to manufacturers’ guidelines; maintaining processed-supply inventory and storage; and supporting the surgical team in the sterile core. Work includes decontamination, assembly, sterilization, quality assurance testing, and storage. Central Service technicians work in compliance with standards and best practices established by The Joint Commission, AAMI, IAHSCMM, AORN, OSHA, DOT, WHO, FDA, EPA, and HIPAA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of sterile processing experience, or graduation from an accredited and/or hospital-approved sterile processing program and eligibility to sit for HSPA or CBSPD certification.
• Certification through IAHSCMM or CBSPD is required within one year of hire and must be maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of sterilization modalities and advanced processing systems, including gravity displacement, dynamic air-removal, low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, ethylene oxide, DSD, CER, Pass Through Medivator Advantage, Astra Tee, GUS, Scope Buddy Plus, Aqua Sink, process and efficacy testing, and specialty trial and multi-service instrumentation and trays.
• Knowledge of high, low, and intermediate disinfection levels.
• Progressive computer knowledge for computerized instrument tracking, sterilization, assembly case information, inventory management, and individual productivity data.
• Knowledge of progressive computer technology, human anatomy, surgical terminology, infection control, microbiology, safety, and risk control.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback; effective, concise verbal and written communication; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced, complex, multistep processes and delegated activities to support operating room teams and procedural areas.
• Clean, package, and reprocess reusable surgical equipment, instrumentation, and scopes according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Maintain inventory and storage of processed supplies.
• Support the surgical team through activities in the sterile core.
• Perform decontamination, assembly, sterilization, quality assurance testing, and storage.
• Work in compliance with applicable standards and best practices.

Benefits

• Medical plan options
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for eligible expenses
• Retirement package
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED