Pinnacle Transplant Technologies is a multi-service tissue bank committed to honoring the gift of donation and improving patient’s quality of life through the processing and distribution of high-quality allograft implants. For over a decade, Pinnacle has helped surgeons improve the lives of thousands of patients. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions across multiple market segments, including Spine, Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics, Trauma, Dental, and Regenerative Medicine. Pinnacle is registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB)

How You Contribute to Pinnacle Transplant’s Success

The Central Supply Associate is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting cleanrooms, decontaminating instruments, performing autoclave functions, and preparing instrument carts required for the production human bone and tissue allografts in accordance with company SOPs, AATB standards, and federal and state government rules and regulations.

Career Advancement

At Pinnacle Transplant Technologies you control your own destiny with our Skill Based Pay Program. Once you are proficient and consistent in the items covered in each level, you have the opportunity for career advancement to the next level.

P ay: Level 1: $21.00, Level 2: $23.50, Level 3: $27.00, Level 4: $34.00 - Nights and weekend shifts offer an 11% shift differential.

Shifts: Days: Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Nights: Monday - Thursday - 3:30 PM - 1:30 AM Weekend Days: Friday-Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

What You Will Do

Level 1 Central Supply– Consistently demonstrates proficiency to company standards

• Support / maintain 5S practices and standards.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and respectful interactions.
• Comply with all applicable OSHA, FDA, cGMP, cGTP, AATB, HIPPA, AORN, Universal Precautions, and PTT Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
• Restock Central Supply rooms as required.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, reassemble, kit, and wrap all equipment, instruments, and supplies in preparation for sterilizing compliant with PTT QMS and at expected output rates.
• Load autoclaves and activate the sterilization cycle compliant with PTT QMS and at expected output rates.
• Contain and disposition all non-conformances per PTT QMS procedures.
• Escalate findings as appropriate.
• Stay current on all company required training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Level 2 Central Supply – Consistently demonstrates proficiency to company standards in additional tasks.

• Learn and apply some Lean principles achieving improved operations.
• Decontaminate and disinfect clean room spaces compliant with PTT QMS and at expected output rates.
• Assist others in creating sterile fields and in aseptic gowning, assuring compliance to PTT QMS standards.
• Ensure all staff and contractors comply with applicable OSHA, ISO 13485, FDA cGMP, cGTP, HIPPA, AATB, and PTT Quality Management System (QMS) standards.

Level 3 Central Supply – Consistently demonstrates proficiency to company standards in additional tasks

• Active in COO approved ASQ, AATB, Lean Manufacturing, or academic, curriculum.
• Assure sufficient availability of sterile supplies in all cleanrooms.
• Escalate inadequate inventory levels to area manager or delegate.
• Master and deploy Lean principles across all Central Sterile operations.
• Effectively train and coach all Level 1 and Level 2 CS associates.

Level 4 Central Supply Shift Lead - Consistently demonstrates proficiency to company standards in additional tasks

• Achievement of approved curriculum completion to certification, degree, or equivalent.
• Effectively train and coach all Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 CS associates.
• Recommend CS associates for promotion and/or disciplinary action to area manager.
• Compile and maintain CS Key Performance Indicators.
• Conduct daily Gemba walks focused on PTT QMS compliance across all CS operations.

What Qualifications You Will Bring

• High School graduate or GED
• Current certification in Central Sterile Processing preferred.

Who You Will Partner With

• Daily verbal and written communication with Supervisor and other members of the Production team to ensure instruments are sterilized and carts are set up, according to SOP’s, and available for use.

Where You Will Work

• Full Time position (40 hours or more) based in Arizona. Hours may include evenings and weekends to perform tasks outlined in the job description.
• Duties are such that there will be contact with human tissue and bone which may be considered infectious; use of PPE is required in all work areas.
• Work requires standing for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to: Band saw, surgical instrumentation, autoclave, lyophilizer, moisture analyzer, heat sealer, sonicator, microscope, centrifuge, controlled rate freezer, cryo mill, calipers, etc.
• Work requires repetitive motion; substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Benefits: Company benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible first day of the month following your start date
• Company-Paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Identity Theft Protection
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy of $50,000
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a 4% company match, eligible first day of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Additional benefits such as: Additional Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off:

• Paid time off given at the increments below:
  • January 1st 40 hours
  • April 1st 30 hours
  • July 1st 30 hours
  • October 1st 20 hours
• (1) week paid sick time, accrued per pay period beginning after 90-days of employment
• (10) annual paid holidays