SPD Technician

Northern Arizona Healthcare

. Decontaminate, assemble, inspect, identify, package, distribute, and sterilize surgical instruments .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeFlagstaff • Arizona • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sterilization processes, instrument management, and compliance with infection control standards. Proficient in operating autoclaves and maintaining accurate sterilization logs while leading and training staff in sterile processing protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CRCST CertificationCSPDT CertificationSterile Processing ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceInfection Control Knowledge

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Hard Skills

DecontaminationSterilizationInstrument AssemblyInventory ManagementAutoclave OperationBiological MonitoringSafety Incident ReportingCase Cart PreparationRegulatory ComplianceProblem Investigation

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipTeam CollaborationTraining and MentoringOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Midas/RDE ToolBiological Wash SolutionsChemical Wash SolutionsBasic Software Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCSPM CertificationCHL CertificationInstrument Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

Sterile ProcessingSurgical InstrumentsOperating Room ProtocolsInfection Control StandardsBloodborne Pathogens

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Decontaminate, assemble, inspect, identify, package, distribute, and sterilize surgical instruments
Follow established protocols and manufacturers' instructions for use
Operate autoclaves and maintain biological and chemical wash solutions
Maintain sterilization logs, load records, and biological monitoring records
Respond to Operating Room problem calls and perform preliminary investigations
Restock, label, maintain inventory, submit requisitions, and distribute instruments, trays, carts, and medical equipment
Determine priority of instrumentation and equipment requests and prepare and deliver case carts
Report safety incidents and injuries through the Midas/RDE tool and maintain a safe work environment
Follow infection control, bloodborne pathogen, contact precaution, regulatory, and organizational standards
SPD Tech 2: Precept new employees, manage a surgical specialty's inventory and instrumentation, liaise between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room, support Lead Sterile Processing Techs, and help design and enforce policies
Lead SPD Tech: Oversee assigned shifts and staff, manage workflow, communicate with the Operating Room, educate staff, and help design and enforce policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED - Required
Graduation from an accredited Sterile Processing program or other higher education - Preferred
SPD Tech 1: CRCST or CSPDT required within 2 years from date of hire
SPD Tech 2: CRCST or CSPDT required
Lead SPD Tech: CRCST/CBSPD Certification required
CSPM/CHL Certification - Preferred for Lead SPD Tech
Certification as an Instrument Specialist - Preferred
SPD Tech 1: Recent experience as a Sterile Processing Tech or Surgical Tech - Preferred
SPD Tech 2: Recent experience as a Sterile Processing Tech or Surgical Tech - Required
Lead SPD Tech: Recent experience as a Sterile Processing Tech or Surgical Tech - Required
Previous supervisory experience - Preferred for Lead SPD Tech
Understanding of computers and competence using computers and basic software programs
Employee must obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for assigned roles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time employment at 40 hours per week
Employee mandatory modules and required job-specific training
Safety-related training programs
Clinical competency maintenance for assigned roles