Sterile Processing Technician - $18-26 per hour
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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: StaffPrimary City/State:Mesa,
ArizonaDepartment Name: Sterile Processing Dept-HospWork Shift:
DayJob Category:Clinical SupportNow 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
DETAILSEmployment Type: Full-timeHours per Week: 5-8s - 40hrsShift:
Days, 11AM-730PMSchedule: Monday - FridayOn Call: No weekends or
call required for this positionEnjoy 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
SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1.
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 manner4.
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 QUALIFICATIONSHigh
school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.Requires current
national certification as an SPD Technician andrelevant 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
QUALIFICATIONSInstruments management tracking system.Additional
related education and/or experience
preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy PolicyBanner Health
Job ID #R4373280. Posted job title: certified sterile processing
technicianAbout Banner HealthAbout Banner HealthBanner Health is
one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in thecountry and
the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all
thecommunities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals,
primary carehealth centers, research centers, labs, physician
practices and more, ourskilled and compassionate professionals use
the latest technology to makehealth care easier, so life can be
better. The many locations, careeropportunities, and benefits
offered at Banner Health help to make the Bannerjourney unique and
fulfilling for every employee.
Our MissionBanner's nonprofit mission statement serves as the
foundational language forour organization. "Making health care
easier, so life can be better." Thismission 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 DiversityAt Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity,
diversity and inclusion bypromoting and cultivating a culturally
rich workforce honored to serve, supportand provide services to our
diverse communities. We respect and value thevarious backgrounds
and differences among our team members that allowsthem to be who
they are. We believe leveraging these unique
perspectives,experiences and talents not only enhances our Banner
family, but supportsour effectiveness and success as an
organization. With a strong focus on ourtalent, culture and
community, we provide opportunities internally andexternally
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 ledvirtual platforms.
--- Collaborating with community partners to bring accurate
healthinformation 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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