Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Hospital
SterileProcessingTechnicianIIINS
“Sterile Processing Technician III NS at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. Skills: Sterile processing, Decontamination, Instrument management, Quality assurance. Provide decontamination and sterile processing support. Manage sterile surgical instrumentation and supplies”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies are complete and ready for a procedure; Minimize delays to surgery; Assure OR priorities are completed in a timely manner; Maintain the inventory and support readiness of sets
Industry & Context.
Problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation
Call and holiday rotation may be required, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Requires national certification as an SPD Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, Problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation, Effective organizational, communication and human relation skills
Nice to Have
Instrument management tracking system experience, Additional related education and/or experience
What You'll Do.
Provide decontamination and sterile processing support
Manage sterile surgical instrumentation and supplies
Perform decontamination
and packaging of surgical instruments
Perform quality assurance and repairs
Maintain sterilization logs and quality assurance records
Identify and interpret surgical schedule and medical terminology
Address and communicate special needs
Respond to emergent calls from the Operating Room
Determine priority level of instrumentation requests
Differentiate surgical instrumentation ownership
Track surgical instruments
Report needed replacement of surgical instruments
Utilize specialized equipment for decontamination
Operate steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers
Operate automated washers and disinfectors
Operate quality assurance testing equipment
Maintain a clean and safe environment
Adhere to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices
Follow protocols for proper donning of PPE
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with OR staff; Integral part of the OR team; Provides services to PeriOp Services, ED, ICU, hospital wide departments, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers
Communication Scope
Well-timed communications; Communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person
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