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Contract Sterile Processing Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Advanced Practice Pharmacy Tech

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

... room sterile processing technician, IV chemotherapy technician and medication reconciliation ... with contracts, cost management and laws and regulations. Maintains inventory levels based on ...

Advanced Practice Pharmacy Tech

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

... room sterile processing technician, IV chemotherapy technician and medication reconciliation ... with contracts, cost management and laws and regulations. Maintains inventory levels based on ...

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How much do contract sterile processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract sterile processing in Arizona is $25.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.61 and $30.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a contract sterile processing do?

As a Contract Sterile Processing professional, your daily duties often include decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing medical instruments and equipment throughout healthcare facilities. You'll be responsible for following strict protocols and documentation processes to ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards. You may work independently or as part of a larger sterile processing team, collaborating closely with operating room staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies. The contract nature of the job may mean adapting quickly to different facility procedures and equipment, making flexibility and effective communication essential.

What is a contract sterile processing?

A Contract Sterile Processing job involves working on a temporary or travel basis to clean, sterilize, and prepare medical instruments for surgeries and procedures. These professionals ensure that all equipment is properly disinfected and maintained according to hospital and regulatory standards. Contract positions allow Sterile Processing Technicians (SPTs) to work in various healthcare facilities for a set duration, typically ranging from a few weeks to several months. This role is ideal for those who enjoy flexibility, competitive pay, and gaining diverse experience in different medical environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in contract sterile processing?

To excel as a Contract Sterile Processing professional, you need thorough knowledge of sterilization techniques, infection control, and equipment handling, typically supported by a certification such as the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Familiarity with sterilization machines, tracking systems, and inventory management software is highly valued. Attention to detail, strong time management, and effective teamwork are key soft skills for the role. These abilities ensure medical instruments are properly sterilized and available, directly contributing to patient safety and efficient healthcare delivery.

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Infographic showing various Contract Sterile Processing job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,291 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Advanced Practice Pharmacy Tech

HonorHealth

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Primary City/State:
John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020
Category:
Pharmacy
Shift:
Evening
Department:
Pharmacy Hospital
  • Location: John C Lincoln Medical Center, 250 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix
  • Hours: Part-Time 10am - 8:30pm or 2pm - 12:30am, rotating weekends (both Saturday and Sunday), with potential for more hours as available.
  • Prior Inpatient Experience Preferred!
  • Sign-on Bonus Available!

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
The licensed pharmacy technician may work in various settings. Hospital, Retail and Ambulatory Infusion Clinics. Additionally, the pharmacy technician may specialize in a certain skill set, such as pharmacy buyer/inventory specialist, automation technician, IV room sterile processing technician, IV chemotherapy technician and medication reconciliation technician. The job duties assigned will be aligned to the technician and pharmacy supervisor or directors agreed upon work assignment. The pharmacy technician may be assigned to a variety of settings and/or skill sets.
Note: The pharmacy technicians in physician based Ambulatory clinics are not required to be licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy however, HonorHealth policy requires all technicians to be licensed to allow for floating, cross coverage and flexibility in various pharmacy practice settings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • General Pharmacy Technician Duties: Practice within all State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and FDA rules and regulations
    Preparation of prescription orders
    Preparation includes sterile and non-sterile preparation (hazardous and non-hazardous)
    Unit dose preparation of oral solids, ensures pre-packaging records are complete
    Dispensation
    Knowledge and functionality of automated dispensing machines (ADM) (Lynx, Pyxis)
    Preparation of ADM cart fills / ADM stocking and restocking
    Run reports from ADMs and/or enter required documentation within ADMs
    Retrieve narcotics and follow all requirements for complete controlled substance distribution
    Purchasing / Inventory Control
    Assists inventory specialist in maintaining drug inventory levels
    Credits/returns to wholesaler
    Stocking / restocking
    Monitoring
    Expiration dates and unit inspections (Quality Assurance checklists)
    Maintain a completely clear and clean workspace at all times (sterile and non-sterile areas)
    Temperature control logs
    Specific Skill Level Duties (in addition to general pharmacy technician duties as assigned):
  • IV Room Pharmacy Tech: Compounds sterile or non-sterile pharmaceuticals. This includes but is not limited to chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and IV admixture. Assures compliance with departmental quality assurance requirements including expiration date checking, refrigerator temperature monitoring, laminar air flow hood cleaning documentation, equipment calibration verification, viable and non-viable environmental sampling. Ensures medication orders and sterile compounding are prepared and the quality of products meets established departmental guidelines. Assists the Inventory Specialist to ensure the IV room is adequately stocked with needed medications and supplies including TPN additives and chemotherapy.
  • Inventory Specialist Tech: Performs purchasing and inventory control functions on a daily operational basis. Reviews and inventories stock to be ordered, procured, or requisitioned through various wholesalers and acceptable vendors and ensures proper storage, quality and integrity. Receives and validates invoices to ensure order is appropriate and complete and in compliance with contracts, cost management and laws and regulations. Maintains inventory levels based on budgetary goals and communicates critical shortages, high dollar or high volume drugs. Coordinates drug recalls, drug transfer logs and manages the hospital formulary inventory. Utilizes technology such as Pharmogistics to optimize pharmacy distribution and inventories.
  • Automation Tech: Responsible for oversight of all aspects of the hospital automation equipment and serves as a resource for technology projects, upgrades and new equipment installation. Assists pharmacists in daily provision of pharmaceutical services to the patients by establishing overall operational workflows as it relates to the automation drug dispensing machines (ADMs), unit dose packagers and other technology such as DoseEdge.
  • Ambulatory Infusion Clinic Pharmacy Technician: Oversees the daily activities of the medication use process and provides comprehensive pharmacy services in an ambulatory setting. Responsible for preparation and delivery of sterile and hazardous medication, complex IV admixtures, chemotherapy and biotherapy admixtures. Responsible for proper planning, purchasing, and inventory control based on compliance of rules and regulations. Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff on drug dosing, standardization and quality metrics.
  • Retail / Specialty Pharmacy Technician: Performs pharmacy technician duties for retail pharmacy according to State Board of Pharmacy. The technician assists under pharmacist supervision in receiving written or electronic prescriptions, filling, and dispensing. The technician will also respond to patient queries, maintain records, assist in patient insurance authorization and manufacture assistance programs.
  • Medication Reconciliation Technician: Responsible for obtaining, verifying, and documenting medication history in the electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with standard procedures and regulatory standards.
    Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the technician will perform medication histories through patient/family/significant other interviews for patients in the emergency department to be admitted to an inpatient unit or a direct inpatient admission. The technician will have direct interaction with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff in a professional manner consistent with organizational values.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma in or GED Required
  • Other / Certificate in Completion of a formalized Technician Training Program. Preferred

EXPERIENCE
  • 1 year pharmacy technician experience or completion of a formalized technician training program. Required
  • 3 years of pharmacy technician experience (retail, hospital, infusion clinics, medication reconciliation or wholesaler experience) Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Pharmacy Technician (LPT) - License Current license by AZ State Board of Pharmacy Required
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Certification Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) issued by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR by the certification of pharmacy technicians (ExCPT) Preferred

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About HonorHealth

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HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, and community services with approximately 13,100 team members, 3,500 affiliated providers and nearly 700 volunteers. HonorHealth was formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network. HonorHealth's mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Year founded

2014