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Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp
Work Shift:
Weekend
Job Category:
Clinical Support
5,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced SPD Tech!
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix has held Magnet status since 2005 and was recently bestowed its fourth consecutive Magnet designation by The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC). This designation is considered the gold standard of nursing excellence. What makes this truly extraordinary is only 1% of hospitals nationwide have achieved this designation four times.
As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will provide services in the decontamination and sterile processing areas whenever monitoring of sterilizers is needed. This is an important role that collaborates with OR staff to provide sterile instruments and equipment needed for operative procedures. You will assist with ongoing inventory of sterile supplies, equipment, schedule completion and communication for the department. Additional responsibilities include performing duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
Our ideal candidate is CRCST certified AND has a minimum of 1 year working experience within an SPD Tech role.
SHIFT DETAILS
Employment Type: Full-time Weekend
Hours per Week: 36 Hours | 3x12s
Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 performs as an integral part of the OR team with 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. This position requires well manner communications and the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Provides decontamination and sterile processing support to PeriOp Services, ED, ICU, hospital wide departments, and clinics both on and off campus, and ambulatory surgery centers. Provides various levels of service for the management of sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable patient care supplies. Support may-or-may-not include, decontamination of surgical instruments, assembly/sterilization, sterile instrument storage, partial or complete case cart support, OR core tech support and high-level disinfection.
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Responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and packaging of surgical instruments following established protocols, instructions for use (IFU) as well as performs required quality assurance, repairs, reassembly, documentation, sterility handling, and storage of specialized surgical instruments. Maintains required sterilization logs and quality assurance records relating to all equipment associated for the purpose of decontamination, HLD disinfection, and sterilization.
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Ability to identify interpret the surgical schedule and medical terminology as it pertains to procedures requiring sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies. Able to address and communicate special needs to minimize delays to surgery. Responds to emergent calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigations. Determines priority level of instrumentation requests and other hospital needs. Directs services in a competent and professional manner while assuring OR priorities are completed in a timely manner.
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Able to differentiate surgical instrumentation that is surgery owned, consignment/loaner, hospital depart, surgeon, ambulatory surgery center, and clinics both on and off campus. Completes necessary tracking of surgical instruments with a paper log sheet or computer process for instrumentation leaving the area. Reports needed replacement of surgical instruments to maintain the inventory and support readiness of sets.
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Utilizes specialized equipment for the decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation according to the device and equipment manufacturer’s recommendations and hospital policy. Operates steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers of various sizes. Operates automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, flush pumps, visualization devices, and cart washers to include high-level disinfectors where supported.
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Operates various quality assurance testing equipment associated to flexible endoscopic scopes, transesophageal ultrasound probes, and electro-surgical insulation defect detector for laparoscopic and energy provided surgical instrumentation. Utilizes heat detection devices to allow steam sterilized surgical instrumentation to be released for use without risking burns to staff and patients. Operates demagnetizers of stainless-steel instruments for ophthalmic and delicate cardiac surgical instrumentation for safe use on patients. Utilizes various borescope devices to inspect inner channels of lumened surgical instrumentation and flexible scopes.
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Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices. Staff follow protocols for proper donning of personnel protective equipment (PPE) while completing the decontamination process referencing IFU’s supplied by the manufacturers.
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Maintain flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed, maintain a work record of regular attendance, timely arrivals, and departures, maintain professional appearance appropriate to position and function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
Requires national certification as an SPD Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) and relevant experience with sterilizing instruments which qualifies the candidate for the national certification exam or certified registration.
Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Instrument management tracking system experience.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp
Work Shift:
Weekend
Job Category:
Clinical Support
5,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced SPD Tech!
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix has held Magnet status since 2005 and was recently bestowed its fourth consecutive Magnet designation by The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC). This designation is considered the gold standard of nursing excellence. What makes this truly extraordinary is only 1% of hospitals nationwide have achieved this designation four times.
As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will provide services in the decontamination and sterile processing areas whenever monitoring of sterilizers is needed. This is an important role that collaborates with OR staff to provide sterile instruments and equipment needed for operative procedures. You will assist with ongoing inventory of sterile supplies, equipment, schedule completion and communication for the department. Additional responsibilities include performing duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
Our ideal candidate is CRCST certified AND has a minimum of 1 year working experience within an SPD Tech role.
SHIFT DETAILS
Employment Type: Full-time Weekend
Hours per Week: 36 Hours | 3x12s
Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 performs as an integral part of the OR team with 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. This position requires well manner communications and the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Provides decontamination and sterile processing support to PeriOp Services, ED, ICU, hospital wide departments, and clinics both on and off campus, and ambulatory surgery centers. Provides various levels of service for the management of sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable patient care supplies. Support may-or-may-not include, decontamination of surgical instruments, assembly/sterilization, sterile instrument storage, partial or complete case cart support, OR core tech support and high-level disinfection.
-
Responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and packaging of surgical instruments following established protocols, instructions for use (IFU) as well as performs required quality assurance, repairs, reassembly, documentation, sterility handling, and storage of specialized surgical instruments. Maintains required sterilization logs and quality assurance records relating to all equipment associated for the purpose of decontamination, HLD disinfection, and sterilization.
-
Ability to identify interpret the surgical schedule and medical terminology as it pertains to procedures requiring sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies. Able to address and communicate special needs to minimize delays to surgery. Responds to emergent calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigations. Determines priority level of instrumentation requests and other hospital needs. Directs services in a competent and professional manner while assuring OR priorities are completed in a timely manner.
-
Able to differentiate surgical instrumentation that is surgery owned, consignment/loaner, hospital depart, surgeon, ambulatory surgery center, and clinics both on and off campus. Completes necessary tracking of surgical instruments with a paper log sheet or computer process for instrumentation leaving the area. Reports needed replacement of surgical instruments to maintain the inventory and support readiness of sets.
-
Utilizes specialized equipment for the decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation according to the device and equipment manufacturer’s recommendations and hospital policy. Operates steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers of various sizes. Operates automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, flush pumps, visualization devices, and cart washers to include high-level disinfectors where supported.
-
Operates various quality assurance testing equipment associated to flexible endoscopic scopes, transesophageal ultrasound probes, and electro-surgical insulation defect detector for laparoscopic and energy provided surgical instrumentation. Utilizes heat detection devices to allow steam sterilized surgical instrumentation to be released for use without risking burns to staff and patients. Operates demagnetizers of stainless-steel instruments for ophthalmic and delicate cardiac surgical instrumentation for safe use on patients. Utilizes various borescope devices to inspect inner channels of lumened surgical instrumentation and flexible scopes.
-
Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices. Staff follow protocols for proper donning of personnel protective equipment (PPE) while completing the decontamination process referencing IFU’s supplied by the manufacturers.
-
Maintain flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed, maintain a work record of regular attendance, timely arrivals, and departures, maintain professional appearance appropriate to position and function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
Requires national certification as an SPD Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) and relevant experience with sterilizing instruments which qualifies the candidate for the national certification exam or certified registration.
Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Instrument management tracking system experience.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Sterile Processing Tech
Align your CRCST with PERM requirements
PERM job descriptions must match the role USCIS will adjudicate. Verify your Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential maps to the specific duties listed, since mismatches between your certification and the posted requirements can delay or sink the labor certification.
Target hospital systems over staffing agencies
Direct hospital employers file PERM and I-140 on your behalf, but many staffing agencies cannot serve as the sponsoring employer under EB-3 rules. Filter your search to health systems with in-house HR and a documented pattern of employment-based green card filings.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify hospitals and surgical centers that have actively filed green card sponsorships for Sterile Processing roles, so you can focus applications on employers already familiar with the PERM process rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific occupation and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure for the PERM application to be certified, so confirm the wage level before accepting an offer.
Request an EB-3 sponsorship commitment in writing
During offer negotiations, ask the employer to confirm in writing that they will sponsor EB-3 PERM, not just temporary work authorization. Some facilities offer H-1B-style arrangements for allied health roles, but Sterile Processing Tech positions typically proceed directly under EB-3 permanent sponsorship.
Understand priority date backlogs by country
EB-3 has no annual cap concern for most countries, but nationals from India and China face significant priority date backlogs. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting a role so you know whether adjustment of status or consular processing is realistic in your timeline.
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Find Sterile Processing Tech JobsSterile Processing Tech Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sterile Processing Tech role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Sterile Processing Tech positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role generally requires a high school diploma, on-the-job training, and industry certification rather than a bachelor's or advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is rarely applicable unless the employer structures the position around a specific advanced technical or clinical degree requirement.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty occupation, which most Sterile Processing Tech roles don't meet, making EB-3 the practical route. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, carries no annual lottery, and isn't subject to a two-year or three-year cap, though the PERM labor certification process itself can take 12 to 24 months before USCIS adjudicates the I-140.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL, which requires them to conduct a regulated recruitment process proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. The job posting must reflect the actual duties and minimum requirements of the position. If DOL certifies the application, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS before you can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How can I find hospitals that sponsor green cards for Sterile Processing Techs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified EB-3 green card sponsorship history specifically in sterile processing and surgical services roles. Focusing on employers who have completed PERM filings before means you're far less likely to encounter HR teams who are unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to commit to the multi-year sponsorship timeline.
Will my foreign training or certification be accepted for PERM purposes?
Foreign training and certifications like CRCST can satisfy PERM minimum requirements if the employer's job description recognizes them as equivalent. DOL evaluates whether the requirements are consistent with what's normally required for the occupation in the U.S. If your credentials were earned abroad, a foreign credential evaluation from a recognized organization can help document equivalency for both PERM and USCIS review.
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