Sterile Processing Technician - $17-25 per hour
Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Banner Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a
job in Gilbert, Arizona.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: StaffPrimary City/State:Gilbert,
ArizonaDepartment Name: Sterile Processing Dept-HospWork Shift:
DayJob Category:Clinical SupportNow offering a $5,000 incentive for
experienced Sterile Processing Technicians! Now offering
accelerated rates!The Sterile Processing Department SPD is an
integral part of the perioperative enterprise, which is growing due
to our association with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer. 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.
-Apply today.Banner Gateway Medical Center's Surgery department
consists of 12 Operating Rooms which includes 8 in the Main OR and
4 located at the Banner Gateway Surgery Center on campus. BGMC
offers a wide range of surgical specialties serving a mostly adult
population. BGMC supplies all surgical support to Banner MD
Anderson Cancer Center. Our campus specializes in Oncologic,
Bariatric, Robotic, General, Urology, GYN, Orthopedics and other
specialties as identified. We have a 30% same day add-on caseload
with increasing patient acuity and surgical complexity. As a
Sterile Processing Technician in the Sterile Processing Department,
you supply sterile processing support for the Main OR, Surgery
Center, Labor and Delivery, and the Banner MD Anderson Cancer
Center, as well as a variety of other procedural areas throughout
the campus as needed.SHIFT DETAILSEmployment Type: Full TimeHours
per Week: 5-8s - 40 hrsShifts Available: 7A-3:30P Schedule: Monday
- FridayOn Call: Weekends and Holiday rotation required. Enjoy a
flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift
differential when applicable.Experience innovative technology and
exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner
Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center.
With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order
entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient
monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative
resources you need to provide your patients with the best care
possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to
achieve Magnet--- recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway
Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a
46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD
Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an
average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include
oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other
services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic
and growing community we serve.Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner
Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology
patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought
leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including
designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and
comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include
five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced
diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion
bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical
oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the
electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient,
where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via
two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient
care.POSITION SUMMARYThis position 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/reassemble, quality assurance, instrument
identification, set assembly, packaging, sterilization, and
distribution of surgical instrumentation for PeriOp Services,
hospital departments, and clinics.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides
decontamination and sterile processing support to PeriOp Services,
ED, ICU, hospital wide departments, 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 interpret the surgical schedule and
medical terminology as it pertains to scheduled procedures
requiring sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies
needed. Able to address and communicate special needs to minimize
delays to surgery. Responds to emergent calls from the Operating
Room and performs preliminary investigation. 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 manner.4. 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.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
QUALIFICATIONSComplete national certification as an SPD Technician
within two years of hire.Additional related education and/or
experience preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur
organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy
PolicyBanner Health Job ID #R4373691. Posted job title: sterile
processing technician spdAbout 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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