Manufacturing

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products.

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Salary Breakdown

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Average

$42,540

ANNUAL

$20.45

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,780

ANNUAL

$14.32

HOURLY

Mid Level

$38,130

ANNUAL

$18.33

HOURLY

Expert Level

$59,910

ANNUAL

$28.80

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

22

Current Available Jobs

920

Projected job openings through 2030


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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

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 University of Arizona

 University of Arizona


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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

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Chemistry

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Mechanical

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Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

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Monitoring

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Active Listening

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Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Near Vision

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Oral Comprehension

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Oral Expression

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Problem Sensitivity


Job Opportunities

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

  • Processing Operator - Night Shift - Casa Grande, AZ Plant
    Abbott    Casa Grande, AZ 85193
     Posted 2 days    

    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

    **ABOUT ABBOTT**

    **Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.**

    Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

    **Casa Grande, Arizona,** is one of six Abbott nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., with about half of its products exported around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 600 that works together to help nourish the world.

    **WHAT WE OFFER**

    At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

    + Fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority

    + Production areas that are **clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled**

    + **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

    + **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

    + **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, **Medical Benefits start day 1**

    + Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

    + **Vacation – 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays**

    + **Company Paid Pension Plan**

    + **401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match

    + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

    + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

    + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

    + **The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

    **WHAT YOU’LL DO**

    + Load materials into production machines.

    + Remove, pack, and sort raw materials or finished products.

    + Collect, and dispose of garbage and production waste according to the organization’s waste removal and recycling policies.

    + Clean production equipment and work areas.

    You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

    **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING**

    **Required**

    + High school diploma or GED

    **Shift:**

    **Please note: This is a 12-hour Night shift position from 6:30 pm to 6:30 am and allows you to have every other weekend off.**

    + **Week 1 Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun - OFF**

    + **Week 2 Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours**

    + **Week 3 Mon - OFF, Tues - OFF, Wed - 12 hours, Thurs - 12 hours, Fri - OFF, Sat - OFF, Sun – OFF**

    + **Week 4 Mon - 12 hours, Tues - 12 hours, Wed - OFF, Thurs - OFF, Fri - 12 hours, Sat - 12 hours, Sun - 12 hours**

    **Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

    Abbott is a veteran / US military-friendly employer.

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews

    The base pay for this position is $18.25 – $36.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Sterile Processing Technician
    Banner Health    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 6 days    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Phoenix, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp

    **Work Shift:**

    Varied

    **Job Category:**

    Clinical Support

    *****Offering a $5,000 sign-on for external experienced Sterile Processing Technician's!***

    **Banner Health has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care.** In addition, we recently made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.

    These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.

    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.

    **Shift Details:**

    **Day Shift:** 6:30am - 3pm, Monday - Friday, 5/8's (some call required)

    **Day shift:** 6:30am - 7pm, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 3/12's* (some call required)

    **Mid shift** : 2:30pm - 11pm, Monday - Friday, 5/8's (some call required)*

    **Night Shift:** Mon - Thur, 8pm - 6:30am, 4/10's*

    _*Initial orientation will occur during the week, on day shift for approximately 12 weeks._

    **Enjoy a flat rate of $5/hr for call, $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential, when applicable.**

    If you are ready to make an impact and be a part of our healthcare team, apply today!

    See the **Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards** section of this posting **,** to learn more about our great benefit package!

    _*Recruiter will go over schedule details and eligibility for sign-on bonus during interview._

    University Medical Center Phoenix Banner - 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, a number of 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, and with a new $400 million campus investment, a new patient tower and 2 new clinic buildings will be built.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position 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/reassemble, quality assurance, instrument identification, set assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation for PeriOp Services, hospital departments, and clinics.

    CORE FUNCTIONS

    1. Provides decontamination and sterile processing support to PeriOp Services, ED, ICU, hospital wide departments, 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.

    2. 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.

    3. Ability to interpret the surgical schedule and medical terminology as it pertains to scheduled procedures requiring sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies needed. Able to address and communicate special needs to minimize delays to surgery. Responds to emergent calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigation. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. 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 with the potential of operating ethylene oxide sterilizers where available. Operates automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, flush pumps, and cart washers to include high-level disinfectors where supported.

    6. 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.

    7. 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.

    8. 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.

    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

    Complete national certification as an SPD Technician within two years of hire.

    Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

    Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability


    Industry

    Health Sciences

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Process Operator First Shift
    Post Holdings Inc.    Yuma, AZ 85366
     Posted 7 days    

    **Brand:** Michael Foods Inc.

    **Categories:** Operations Production

    **Locations:** Yuma, Arizona

    **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

    **Remote Eligible:** No

    **Req ID:** 23314

    **Job Description**

    **Business Unit Overview**

    Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Michael Foods, Inc. located in Yuma, Arizona nestled between Phoenix and San Diego. Yuma features extraordinary outdoor activities from tubing on the Colorado River to off-roading at the Buttercup Sand Dunes. Our location produces hard boiled eggs for a vast number of both retail and food service customers. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: A Process Operator is responsible for safely operating computerized and manual process systems to efficiently produce high quality and safe products to meet company and customer specifications. Responsibilities will include assisting in other departments or other duties as requested by management. The employee has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality are followed and complied with uniformly, to reduce product and process variability. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporates safety and health in all job’s duties/tasks. Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately Maintain and operate all equipment in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or others and demonstrate safety as a top priority. Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner. Report all Food Safety & Quality issues to a Supervisor, QA Manager, or Senior Manager. Inspecting/sorting the eggs and ensuring the best quality product is being packaged. Responsible for confirming and verifying weight of product. Ensures the labels and product date and type is correct. Places proper labels on boxes. Ensures that bags and pails are properly sealed and clean. Inspect/Check the quality of eggs. Removes broken eggs. Understands dates, expiration and item numbers. Minimize product loss Keep work area neat, clean, and sanitary Report all work-related injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately Use appropriate safety equipment when required (ear plugs, rubber boots, safety glasses, face shields, aprons, bump caps, etc.) Use lockout/tag out procedures when required Follow instructions from supervisor and cooperate with coworkers and other departments; be willing to fill in where needed Maintain good personal hygiene Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. Perform other duties as Qualifications Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction. Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively with others to complete work assignments. Able to work independently or with others in a team environment depending upon the assignment. Maintain a positive attitude. Ability to work around required cleaning solutions. Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments. Possesses good hand-eye coordination. Able to stand on hard surface most of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp and reach. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Standing for long periods of time. The noise levels in the work environment will range from moderate to loud. The essential functions of the job must be performed with or without reasonable accomodations.

    Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Critical Operations Technician I
    Quality Technology Services, LLC    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 9 days    

    Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! (https://vimeo.com/727409140/ff26de87d4)

    **SUMMARY**

    The **Critical Operations Technician I** is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of IT, electrical, mechanical, plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. This role monitors operations and conducts a routine and ongoing assessment of the building systems, operations, and performance. This role performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment. The role is also responsible for assisting customers on the Data Center floor both in person and via the telephone, performing customer equipment installs, managing tickets within the ticketing system, communicating and escalating alerts and customer requests to systems engineers for resolution, and completing tasks pertaining to computer hardware, software or operation systems. This role requires on-site work hours to support a 24X7X365 data center environment and is not eligible for remote and/or hybrid work.

    **RESPONSIBILITIES,** other duties may be assigned.

    + Applies learning, knowledge, skills, and company policies to a wide range of tasks pertaining to IT, electrical and mechanical equipment, controls, and operating systems.

    + Leads, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment; records readings and adjusts where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.

    + Provide remote hands and eyes services for customers.

    + Provide high level computer hardware and software configuration support. Install suite wall, cage material, ladder rack, fiber tray, cabinets, cabling, and customer equipment based on documentation provided by provisioning documentation and established Data Center Operation procedures.

    + Installs and repairs IT, mechanical, and electrical equipment as required; assists other team members with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.

    + Process work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical, building, and site infrastructure. Consults with supervisor or team lead to order necessary tools and equipment as required to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work.

    + Create and/or update tickets within the established ticketing system to address customer calls, data center facility, network and/or system related alerts.

    + Operates and monitors critical and non-critical system equipment and components to ensure safe and compliant operation.

    + Responds as required to building emergencies and customer requests.

    + Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

    + Uses the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance. Commences & completes the maintenance along with the necessary documentation using the QTS process and software.

    **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**

    · Two or more years of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency

    · Background in areas of IT, electrical, and/or mechanical

    · Proficiency with MS Office Suite

    **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    · One or more years of work experience in data center environment, NOC, or equivalent

    · BOD OEM (Panduit, Corning), A+, Network+, BICSI Installer I certifications

    **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

    · Customer focus with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels within the organization.

    · Ability to analyze operations of various systems, determine the cause of problems and malfunctions and take corrective action as required.

    · Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

    · Ability to function in a team environment.

    · The ability to pass job-related skills assessments based on pre-determined scoring criteria and time frames.

    · Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based computer applications.

    · The ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines and expectations.

    · Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching and lifting. Lifting requirements may range from <10 lbs. - 50 lbs. on a regular basis, with heavier weights done in conjunction with other individuals or lifting aids.

    **TOTAL REWARDS**

    This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

    This position is Bonus eligible.

    We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

    The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

    Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf)

    Know Your Rights (Spanish)

    The pay transparency policy is available here:

    Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

    QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

    QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

    At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

    We are powered by people.

    And we’d like to invite you to join us.

    In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

    + Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

    + Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

    + Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

    + Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

    + Pet and Legal Insurance

    + Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

    + Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

    + Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

    + Military Benefits Package

    + QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

    + QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

    + QTS Crisis Fund

    + Wellness Program

    + Tuition Reimbursement Program


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Process Technician
    Insight Global    Chandler, AZ 85286
     Posted 11 days    

    Job Description

    A company in Phoenix, AZ is looking for a Data Processor to join their team. This person will be responsible for assisting in the analysis of process improvement data for a manufacturing company. They will be required to work at a computer for 12 hours a day on a compressed work week schedule (Night shifts receive a 16% shift differential).

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] .

    To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .

    Skills and Requirements

    High School Degree, GED, or Associates

    1-8 Years of professional working experience in office environment

    Basic MS Excel skills

    MS Outlook (email, calendar, navigation)

    MS PowerPoint (create and make presentations - to show data)

    Experience following company processes and procedures

    Flexible with either shifts

    Work history is NOT mechanical, and NOT equipment included

    Semiconductor experience is NOT required Associates in STEM Program (Sciences, Technologies, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.) null

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Sterile Processing Technician
    Banner Health    Casa Grande, AZ 85193
     Posted 12 days    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Casa Grande, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp

    **Work Shift:**

    Evening

    **Job Category:**

    Clinical Support

    Additional Job Description

    The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

    Do you want to make an impact? Do you want to make a difference? Do you want a rewarding profession? If you have answered yes to these questions, then I ask you to come join our Sterile Processing Department at Banner Casa Grande. You will provide services in the decontamination and sterile processing areas. As a Sterile Processing Tech, you will collaborate with OR staff to provide sterile instruments and equipment needed for operative procedures. You will be assisting with ongoing inventory of sterile supplies, equipment and instruments. In this role, you will perform duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.

    **SHIFT DETAILS**

    **Employment Type:** Full time

    **Hours per Week:** 40HRS

    **Shift: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM *Initial Orientation/training schedule will vary - shifts may start as early as 6:30 AM***

    rotating call over weekends

    This position 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 to 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.

    Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a 150+ bed acute-care hospital located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz. The communities around Banner Casa Grande are experiencing significant growth and our hospital is growing with it. In the past five years, a $25 million expansion was completed. Departmental renovations and updates are ongoing, the newest addition being our Interventional Cardiology program. As the newest addition to Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, you'll have access to a vast network of colleagues and expanded access to career opportunities.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position 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/reassemble, quality assurance, instrument identification, set assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation for PeriOp Services, hospital departments, and clinics.

    CORE FUNCTIONS

    1. Provides decontamination and sterile processing support to PeriOp Services, ED, ICU, hospital wide departments, 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.

    2. 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.

    3. Ability to interpret the surgical schedule and medical terminology as it pertains to scheduled procedures requiring sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies needed. Able to address and communicate special needs to minimize delays to surgery. Responds to emergent calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigation. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. 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 with the potential of operating ethylene oxide sterilizers where available. Operates automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, flush pumps, and cart washers to include high-level disinfectors where supported.

    6. 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.

    7. 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.

    8. 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.

    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

    Complete national certification as an SPD Technician within two years of hire.

    Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

    Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability


    Industry

    Health Sciences

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Flow Cytometry Sample Processing Technician
    Sonora Quest    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 13 days    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Phoenix, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    Flow Cytometry-Ref Lab

    **Work Shift:**

    Day

    **Job Category:**

    Lab

    **POSITION SUMMARY**

    Performs specimen receipt, accessioning for all samples received in the Flow Cytometry department. Performs blood, bone marrow, fluid and tissue processing according to the defined SOPs. Performs instrument QC, start-up, shutdown, basic instrument and assay troubleshooting, monitors pending, receives supplies and reagents in the laboratory and related QA/QC procedures. _Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards._

    **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

    + Knowledge and ability to operate centrifuge, pipettor, vortex, gravimetric scale

    + Basic understanding and knowledge of laboratory software for the receipt and accessioning of samples, pulling pending lists, troubleshooting lost specimens.

    + Ability to learn instrument operation (AQUIOS, Navios, TQ-Prep, Prep Plus, Sysmex XN, Sysmex Xi, various centrifuges), review QC and determine if it is acceptable to run patient samples

    + Ability to discern when assistance from leadership is needed.

    + Ability to clearly communicate and document laboratory issues to leadership

    + Ability to work in a team environment

    + Ability to learn from mistakes and receive feedback with positive intention

    **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

    + High School graduate or equivalent and successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist OR, an Associate’s degree in any field with 20 hours of chemistry and/or biological sciences credits OR, three (3) years’ experience working in a clinical laboratory or hospital environment as an MLT (ASCP).

    + Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal skills. Proficient in basic computer skills. Demonstrates excellent problem solving skill, and high level of self-motivation.

    + Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.

    + Good reading, writing and math abilities. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.

    + Able to perform detailed work and to work with frequent interruptions in a stressful environment, multi-task, problem solve and memorize.

    + Able to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.

    + Good organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

    **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    + Previous Flow Cytometry sample processing experience

    + Associate’s Degree in biology or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

    + Two years training and experience in high-complexity testing

    + Additional related education and/or experience.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.
    https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Flow Cytometry Sample Processing Technician
    Sonora Quest    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 13 days    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Phoenix, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    Flow Cytometry-Ref Lab

    **Work Shift:**

    Day

    **Job Category:**

    Lab

    **POSITION SUMMARY**

    Performs specimen receipt, accessioning for all samples received in the Flow Cytometry department. Performs blood, bone marrow, fluid and tissue processing according to the defined SOPs. Performs instrument QC, start-up, shutdown, basic instrument and assay troubleshooting, monitors pending, receives supplies and reagents in the laboratory and related QA/QC procedures. _Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards._

    **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

    + High School graduate or equivalent and successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist OR, an Associate’s degree in any field with 20 hours of chemistry and/or biological sciences credits OR, three (3) years’ experience working in a clinical laboratory or hospital environment as an MLT (ASCP).

    + Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal skills. Proficient in basic computer skills. Demonstrates excellent problem solving skill, and high level of self-motivation.

    + Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.

    + Good reading, writing and math abilities. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.

    + Able to perform detailed work and to work with frequent interruptions in a stressful environment, multi-task, problem solve and memorize.

    + Able to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.

    + Good organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

    **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    + Previous Flow Cytometry sample processing experience

    + Associate’s Degree in biology or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.

    + Two years training and experience in high-complexity testing

    + Additional related education and/or experience.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.
    https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Operations Technician - Crush & Convey
    Freeport-McMoRan    Morenci, AZ 85540
     Posted 13 days    

    Operations Technician - Crush & Convey

    Requisition ID: 129900

    Location:

    Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

    Category: Operations

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    Why You Should Apply For This Job:

    _At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career._ **_Apply Today! _**

    **Where You Will Work**

    Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

    Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website (https://www.morencitown.com/dining) to learn more.

    **Description**

    Highly skilled employee who provides on-going support for completion of daily production/operation plan by assisting area supervisors. Perform as safety contact and execute safety audits, investigations and resolve safety issues/concerns through collaboration with site's Safety Department.

    + Support site objective through the performance of a variety of roles to develop broad understanding of processes, procedures, and initiatives (e.g. Fill-in Supervisor, Dispatcher, Equipment Operator, Repair Employee)

    + Assist in completion of production plans with direction from the area Supervisor; coordinate and plan/implement equipment movement

    + Participate in a variety of audits (e.g. dump, roads, porta johns, van, safety, environmental, etc.)

    + Provide feedback to department supervision and training on proper procedures to equipment operators (e.g. equipment operation, safety procedures)

    + Responsible for movement/transport of reassigned employees to new equipment during the shift, and relocating equipment during shift

    + May be responsible for the delivery of essential items throughout the shift to employees at their equipment

    + Responsible for occasional operation of mobile equipment (e.g. drills, shovels, dozers, haul trucks, small mobile equipment, etc.)

    + Investigate all Health and Safety (H&S) events/tire issues within operational area, coordinate findings with the Health and Safety department, provide summary reports, enter Health and Safety incidents in H&S Management system, and maintain electronic filing system of prior safety incidents

    + Initiate post-accident testing in coordination with Field Supervisor

    + Transport employees to medical facility for injuries and illnesses and other situations requiring visits to the medical facilities (e.g. hearing, eye exam)

    + Perform as Relief or Fill-in Supervisor/Dispatcher when needed

    + Perform other duties as assigned

    **Qualifications**

    **Minimum Qualifications**

    + Three (3) years of related operational experience, **including** supervisory or lead experience

    + Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

    + Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required

    + Knowledge of operational area, policies, processes and procedures

    + Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques

    + Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects

    + Skilled in effective communication, both verbally and written

    + Highly skilled in the operation of heavy mobile equipment (drills, shovels, haul trucks, dozer)

    + Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

    + Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

    **Preferred**

    + High School diploma or GED

    **Criteria/Conditions**

    + Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

    + Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

    + Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

    + Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles

    + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see

    + Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday

    + Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required

    + Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws

    **What We Offer You**

    The estimated pay range for this role is currently **$28.00 - $38.00/hour.** This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. **Click here** to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

    + Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

    + Company-paid life and disability insurance

    + 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

    + Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

    + Tuition assistance

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

    + Internal progression opportunities

    + Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

    **What We Require **

    + Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

    + Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

    + Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

    + Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

    **Equal Opportunity Employer **

    _Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to_ [email protected]_ _._


    Industry

    Energy & Utilities

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Certified Sterile Processing Technician Evening Shift
    Banner Health    Sun City, AZ 85372
     Posted 14 days    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Sun City, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp

    **Work Shift:**

    Night

    **Job Category:**

    Clinical Support

    The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

    Do you want to make an impact? Do you want to make a difference? Do you want a rewarding profession? If you have answered yes to these questions, then I ask you to come join our Sterile Processing Department at Banner Boswell. You will provide services in the decontamination and sterile processing areas. As a Sterile Processing Tech, you will collaborate with OR staff to provide sterile instruments and equipment needed for operative procedures. You will be assisting with ongoing inventory of sterile supplies, equipment and instruments. In this role, you will perform duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision. **Requires certification as a SPD Technician or Certified Registered Central Service Technician.**

    **SHIFT DETAILS**

    **Employment Type:** Full time

    **Hours per Week:** 40HRS

    **Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM**

    rotating call over weekends

    This position 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 to 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.

    Since 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We've earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. We're also in the nation's top five percent for preventing mortality and complications.

    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

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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

    4. 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.

    5. 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 with the potential of operating ethylene oxide sterilizers where available. Operates automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, flush pumps, and cart washers to include high-level disinfectors where supported.

    6. 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.

    7. 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.

    8. 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.

    Requires current national certification as an SPD Technician 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

    Instruments management tracking system.

    Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

    Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability


    Industry

    Health Sciences

    Employment Type

    Full Time


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