SPD Technician Lead

OverviewLocated in the Phoenix Ariz. suburb of Gilbert the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 198-bed not-for profit hospital with more than 1300 employees and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. In 2014 Phoenix Children’s Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the hospital. Mercy Gilbert opened in 2006 and has been a vital part of the growing community. Today it is the fifth largest employer in Gilbert. During the fiscal year ending June 30 2016 Mercy Gilbert provided more than $24 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Health’s mission to deliver health care and partner with the community more than 42000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/mercygilbert.ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical devices and equipment. Assembles prepares and packages surgical instruments and equipment for various methods of sterilization and high level disinfection. Maintains quality control and biological monitoring systems for sterilization processes. Answers telephone and responds to requests for sterile instruments and supplies. Utilizes computer systems for case cart stock supply and stock return. Gives direction to fellow team members and works as relief lead in Supervisors absence. Orders and maintains implant inventory resolves implant and instrument issues and works as a liaison to all ORs and nursing units to meet our patients instrument implant and sterilization needs. Utilizes instrument tracking system to maintain instrument inventory.QualificationsMinimum

HS/GED required.

3 years surgical instrument experience required.

CRCST

Preferred

Completion of a surgical instrument technician program preferred.

Pay Range$20.71 - $28.48 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.