Sterile Processing Technician II

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician II works as an integral part of the operating room team with limited supervision and is accountable for ensuring operating rooms are ready with complete sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies before the preceding patient leaves. The role handles general and specialty instruments through cleaning, decontamination, disassembly and reassembly, quality assurance, identification, set assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution for perioperative services, hospital departments, and clinics. The position also requires effective communication through reading, writing, and speaking in person. Central Sterile Processing supports operating rooms and other clinical areas by processing medical and surgical supplies and equipment in a sterile lab-type setting. This role provides support to perioperative services, the emergency department, intensive care, hospital departments, clinics on and off campus, and ambulatory surgery centers. Duties may include decontamination, assembly and sterilization, storage, case cart support, OR core technician support, and high-level disinfection. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The position is based in Tucson, Arizona, in the Sterile Processing Department-Clinic. The role may require rotating shifts and adjusting hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
At least one year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, or certification as an SPD Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with less than one year of experience.
Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate, and reassemble them.
Ability to troubleshoot incomplete trays and missing instrumentation.
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an instrument management tracking system.
Complete national certification as an SPD Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within one year of hire.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide decontamination and sterile processing support to perioperative services, the emergency department, intensive care, hospital departments, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Decontaminate, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute surgical instruments and disposable patient-care supplies according to established protocols, instructions for use, and hospital policy.
Perform quality assurance, repairs, reassembly, documentation, and appropriate handling and storage of specialized surgical instruments.
Maintain sterilization logs and quality assurance records for equipment used in decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.
Interpret surgical schedules and medical terminology to identify instrumentation and supply needs, communicate special needs, prioritize requests, respond to emergent operating room calls, and help prevent surgery delays.
Differentiate instruments belonging to surgery, consignment or loaner programs, hospital departments, surgeons, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinics.
Track instruments leaving the area using paper logs or computer processes and report replacement needs to maintain inventory and readiness.
Operate specialized equipment for decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and quality assurance according to manufacturer recommendations and hospital policy.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following Standard Precautions, infection-control practices, and personal protective equipment protocols.
Maintain flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed, attend work reliably and punctually, and maintain a professional appearance.