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MTK Healthcare

Sterile Processing Tech

Globe, AZ · On-site

Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment * Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization processes and quality ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for decontamination 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 is a decontamination?

A decontamination job involves cleaning, disinfecting, and safely handling hazardous materials, equipment, or environments to remove contaminants. This may include biological, chemical, or radioactive substances in medical, laboratory, or industrial settings. Workers follow strict safety protocols and use specialized equipment to prevent the spread of harmful agents. Their role is critical in maintaining safe conditions for workers, patients, and the environment.

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In a Decontamination role, your daily responsibilities usually include cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical instruments or equipment according to strict protocols. You'll inspect and sort items, handle biological or hazardous materials safely, and document each step to meet compliance and quality standards. Collaboration with surgical teams, nurses, or laboratory staff is common to ensure instruments are processed and delivered promptly. These tasks are often performed in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where attention to detail and adherence to safety are critical.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the decontamination position, and why are they important?

To excel in Decontamination, you need attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and knowledge of cleaning and sterilization procedures, often validated by specialized training or certifications such as the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Proficiency in using sterilization equipment, chemical agents, and tracking systems like instrument management software is crucial. Strong teamwork, reliability, and effective communication help ensure seamless coordination with clinical staff and reduce errors. These skills are vital for maintaining a safe environment, preventing contamination, and supporting patient care outcomes.

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To become a decontamination specialist, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and should complete specialized training in decontamination procedures, safety protocols, and the use of protective equipment. Certifications such as OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) are often required, and experience in hazardous materials handling or environmental services can improve job prospects.

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Infographic showing various Decontamination job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $53,291 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Sterile Processing Technician III

Bannerhealth

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

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Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp

Work Shift:

Weekend

Job Category:

Clinical Support

Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Apply today.

Take a virtual tour of a unit at Banner University Medical Center Tucson.

CentralSterileProcessingis an ancillary department of the Operating rooms within a healthcare facility in which medical/surgical supplies and equipment, bothsterileand non-sterile, are decontaminated,processed, sterilized, stored and used for patient care. All this takes place behind the scenes in a sterile lab type setting.

Our ideal candidate will have CRCST or CSPDT certification, and a minimum of 1 year of working SPD Tech experience.

Shift Details:

Weekend night shift

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

4:00pm - 4:30am

Enjoy a $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential, when applicable.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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. Operates automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, flush pumps, visualization devices, 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.

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.

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