Sr SPD Technician
The posted compensation range of $18.38 - $25.28 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Chandler, Arizona,has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.
For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.
The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding.
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Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment. Assembles, prepares and packages surgical instruments and equipment, and processes using various methods of high/low temp sterilization and disinfection. Maintains quality control and biological monitoring systems for sterilization processes. Answers the telephone and responds to requests for sterile instruments and supplies. Prepares and distributes case carts and sterile supplies. Utilizes computer system for case cart stock supply, stock
return, and electronic instrument management system. Acquires and maintains CRCST certification. Serves as an instrument and sterilization resource for the facility. Must be able to troubleshoot issues/concerns from customers. Must be departmental preceptor and maintain qualifications.
Job Responsibilities:
Decontamination, Infection Control and Sterilization
- Assists with implementation of infection control policies.
- Decontaminates surgical instruments, power equipment and other medical devices.
- Appropriate use of manual disinfectants.
- Functions as a resource regarding decontamination practices.
- Coordinates sterilizing schedule to meet the instrumentation needs of all ORs and clinics.
- Maintains quality control records for all sterilizers and high level disinfection processes.
- Can troubleshoot minor issues with equipment and knows appropriate protocol for handling service calls.
- Understands and complies with all sterilizing policies and regulations.
Daily Operations
- Ability to assemble, package and label, clinics surgical services and all other hospital instrumentation for various methods of sterilization.
- Communicates implant re-order needs as well as with vendors for loaner and consignment trays.
- Restocks peel pack, tape, integrity locks, wrappers and indicators.
- Prepares and delivers case carts. Utilizes aseptic technique when handling and distributing sterile instruments and
supplies.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Qualifications
Minimum:
Experience:
18 months of surgical instrument technician experience required.
Education:
HS Diploma/ GED
Licensure:
CRCST certification or CSPDT certification or 10 YOE in job role
Traning:
Preceptor certification required within six (6) months of hire
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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