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Sterile Processing Tech

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center·Phoenix, Arizona

$19 - $24/hrOtherOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 6 days ago
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Sterile Processing Tech · $19 - $24/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -7% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Phoenix, Arizona ($20.00/hr, n=130)
  • 360 similar openings in the Phoenix area · median $20.00/hr
$1.00/hr · lowesthighest · $150/hr
this role: $18.60/hrmedian $20.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 130 posted support services roles in Phoenix, Arizona rates. This role sits in the 27th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 7% below the Phoenix, Arizona median for support services roles.

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the meticulous decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of surgical instruments and medical equipment. They ensure that sterile supplies are accurately prepared, labeled, and delivered to support clinical teams and patient care.

Where You’ll Work Hello humankindness

  • Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.
  • Leaders in
  • Specialized
  • Care:
  • Barrow
  • Neurological
  • Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
  • Norton
  • Thoracic
  • Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
  • Level
  • I
  • Trauma
  • Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7. Why SJHMC?
  • Culture of
  • Excellence &
  • Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
  • Community &
  • Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
  • Join a
  • Legacy,
  • Shape a
  • Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care. This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Sterile Processing Tech at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will be a vital link in patient care, ensuring the highest quality, sterile instrumentation is always available to medical teams.Every day you will meticulously process and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment, assembling trays, conducting quality checks, and maintaining inventory. You'll provide excellent service to patients, physicians, and staff, ensuring tools are safe and ready for procedures.To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a rigorous commitment to sterilization protocols, working efficiently and expertly to support optimal outcomes. Prepares and delivers case carts. Utilizes aseptic technique when handling and distributing sterile instruments and supplies. Decontaminates surgical instruments, power equipment, flexible endoscopes and other medical devices. Ability to assemble, package and label, clinics surgical services and all other hospital instrumentation for various methods of sterilization. Answers telephone, fills orders, issues and stocks supplies Utilizes various methods of high/low temp sterilization and disinfection processes. 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! Job Requirements Required High School Graduate or GED Preferred Completion of a surgical instrument technician program or two (2) years surgical instrument experience

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Completion of a surgical instrument technician program or two years of relevant experience is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Sterilization
  • Organizational skills
  • Decontamination
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality control
  • Inventory management
  • Aseptic technique
  • Surgical instrument handling

Benefits

  • Student loan assistance
  • Education benefit program
  • Debt relief

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $24/hr
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Closes
Sep 4, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+ bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Arizona sterile processing roles stay steady

In Arizona, sterile processing tech roles are typically tied to ongoing hospital and surgical demand, since instrument readiness supports daily procedures and infection control. These jobs can be competitive when employers want candidates with strong attention to detail, shift flexibility, and experience in fast-paced clinical settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm the posting’s education, licensure, and experience details before applying.

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