Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Banner Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Lead for a job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Support

***$5k Sign-on for experienced SPD Technicians***

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

The Sterile Processing Lead Technician plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality and inventory of health care instrumentation and equipment. Their work ensures that patients avoid infections and that doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are able to access the instrumentation and equipment they need immediately.  Additionally, the incumbent in this position will have some supervisory responsibilities by overseeing staff and ensuring tasks are completed throughout the day. 

We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Sterile Processing Lead Technician, working Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3pm (5/8‘s) .  Some holidays and call shifts are required.

If you are ready to make an impact and be a part of our healthcare team, apply today

*Recruiter will go over eligibility for sign-on bonus  and schedule details during interview.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports leadership while performing as an integral part of OR team with additional job requirements and 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.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs all duties as a departmental technician. In addition to assigned areas related to a specific service line or associated area with PeriOp/CSPD.

2. Applies judgment in determining the priority level of instrumentation and equipment requests for a specific specialty service line or shift. Recommends scheduling of procedures based on equipment and instrument needs to ensure effective patient flow.

3. Coordinates with department staff in assuring service line priorities are met and completed in a timely manner.

4. Possesses in-depth knowledge of service line/shift and precepts new employees at all levels regarding service line with respect to specific issues, troubleshooting and training to include Competency Achievement Plan signoff

5. Oversees assigned service line in a competent and professional manner. Investigates, proposes solutions, follows through with issues from various department staff such as sterile processing, OR, core support and hospital supported areas to ensure safe effective patient care. Confirms problem resolution and reports to leadership all related staff and service issues.

6.Responsible for reviewing current and future OR schedules, projects future equipment and instrument needs while ensuring instruments will be processed and ready to meet the daily OR schedule.

7. Inventories instrumentation and trays for service line and orders appropriate replacements or additional depending on usage. Collaborates with OR Manager on the number of tray/sets and instruments needed, making recommendations to inventory levels to meet changing demands.

8. Incumbent assists the Operating Room and other areas in the procurement of medical supplies, instruments, and sterile processing issues. Internal customers are other company staff, physicians, patients, visitors, managers, and executives. External customers are vendors, patients, visitors, other facilities, and non-company medical facilities.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires national certification as a SPD Technician, Certified Registered Central Service Technician.

Requires proficiency level typically acquired with two years of sterile processing experience including knowledge of surgical instrumentation, patient related supplies, materials and equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques. Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble. Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation, Must have effective organizational, communication and human relation skills as the incumbent will be coordinating several projects simultaneously and working closely with all levels of staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous leadership experience and computer skills are preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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Banner Health Job ID #R4381296. Posted job title: certified sterile processing technician lead

About Banner Health

About Banner Health

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the

country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the

communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care

health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our

skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make

health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career

opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner

journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

Our Mission

Banner’s nonprofit mission statement serves as the foundational language for

our organization. “Making health care easier, so life can be better.” This

mission 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 Diversity

At Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion by

promoting and cultivating a culturally rich workforce honored to serve, support

and provide services to our diverse communities. We respect and value the

various backgrounds and differences among our team members that allows

them to be who they are. We believe leveraging these unique perspectives,

experiences and talents not only enhances our Banner family, but supports

our effectiveness and success as an organization. With a strong focus on our

talent, culture and community, we provide opportunities internally and

externally 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 led

virtual platforms.

 Collaborating with community partners to bring accurate health

information 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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