The Sterile Processing Materials Technician provides a variety of technical functions in compliance with policies and procedures of Perioperative Services, ARON, JCAHO, OSHA, and AAMI standards. The Sterile Processing Materials Technician must have a working knowledge of inventory, supply-stocking, and disbursement functions for all of Perioperative Services to provide continuous availability of items for efficient department operations.

1. Maintains current inventory of stock.
   • Performs an inventory count daily.
   • Orders and puts stock away daily.
   • Participates in regular review of sterile stock items to ensure integrity of packaging.
   • Reviews expiration dates and pulls expired items in accordance with established policies and procedures.
2. Assembles case carts.
   • Places all needed supplies on / in case carts.
   • Places all needed instrumentation in / on case carts.
3. Maintains inventory of supplies in exchange carts for operating rooms.
   • Stocks and replenishes items to provide ongoing availability of required items.
4. Puts away instrumentation and supplies.
   • Places returned instrumentation and supplies back onto shelves in Sterile Processing.
   • Places instrumentation on shelves when complete sterilization parameters and cooling period have been met.
5. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable