Mayo Clinic·Phoenix, Arizona
The technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments to ensure patient safety in the perioperative environment. They also maintain inventory and support the surgical team within the sterile core in compliance with industry standards.
Sterile processing technicians are vital to safe and efficient care delivery in the perioperative environment and are responsible for ensuring all surgical instruments are safe for use.
Responsible for performing advanced, complex, multistep processes and delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient and various procedural areas within the hospital.
Cleaning, packaging and re-processing of re-usable surgical equipment, instrumentation and scopes; per manufacturer's guidelines.
Maintaining inventory and storage of processed supplies.
Meeting the needs of the surgical team through support of activities in the sterile core.
Responsibilities include: decontamination, assembly, sterilization, quality assurance testing, and storage.
Central Service technicians work in compliance with best practices and standards established by: The Joint Commission, AAMI, IAHSCMM, AORN, OSHA, DOT, WHO, FDA, EPA, and HIPPA.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of sterile processing experience or completion of an accredited program. Certification through HSPA or CBSPD is required within one year of hire.
Market context
Support-services jobs in Arizona often see steady demand in healthcare settings, especially when facilities need dependable staff who can work directly with patients and teams. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for current Arizona CNA certification, CPR certification, and facility experience; this posting also notes a preference for more than one year in a skilled nursing facility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your AZ fingerprint card is current before applying.