Sr Sterile Processing Tech

About the Role

As a Sr Sterile Processing Tech at Chandler Regional Medical Center, you will be a vital direct care professional responsible for the meticulous decontamination, assembly, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment. This role demands adherence to rigorous infection control policies and manufacturer recommendations to support all ORs and clinics, ensuring sterile instruments and equipment for a wide range of surgical needs across a diverse patient population, from infancy to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of infection control policies.
• Decontaminate surgical instruments, power equipment, and other medical devices.
• Appropriately use manual disinfectants and follow manufacturer recommendations.
• Function as a resource regarding decontamination practices.
• Utilize various methods of high/low temperature sterilization and disinfection.
• Maintain stringent quality control and biological monitoring systems.
• Coordinate sterilizing schedules to efficiently meet instrumentation needs.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Prepare and distribute case carts.
• Manage computer systems for instrument tracking, supply pick lists, and stock returns.
• Communicate implant re-order needs and liaise with vendors for loaner/consignment trays.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Eighteen (18) months of surgical instrument technician experience.
• Certification as CRCST or CSPDT.

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions and analyze data.
• Strong task coordination and workload management.
• Effective communication and professionalism.
• Problem-solving and compliance with sterilizing policies.
• Physical capability for medium work, including frequent walking, standing, and various movements.

Benefits

Dignity Health offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Pay

$19.49 - $27.52 per hour.

About the Workplace

Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a leading 443-bed acute care hospital guided by Dignity Health's values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. With over 50 years of service to the East Valley community, CRMC offers a stable, growing environment with extensive training, resources, and career advancement opportunities. The organization is recognized as one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies' and emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork and patient-first care.