Overview

Hello Humankindness

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. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies .

Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .

ional

Responsibilities

The Senior Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for decontaminating 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.ical instrumentation and related equipment used by surgical services and other clinical departments.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with implementation of infection control policies.
• Decontaminates surgical instruments, power equipment and other medical devices.
• Functions as a resource regarding decontamination practices .
• Knowledge/ use of high/low temp sterilizers including ability to analyze mechanical printout to ensure sterilization
  parameters are met.
• Knowledge/ use of ultrasonic, washer/disinfectors, high/low temp disinfectants, and cart washer.
• 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.

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. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Qualifications

Minimum:


Experience:

18 months of surgical instrument technician experience

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Licensure:

CRCST or CSPDT certification or Ten (10) years of experience in role

Preceptor certification within 6 months of hire required