Sterile Processing Technician

Job Posting

We prepare surgical instruments and devices. That means we clean, inspect, test, sterilize, store, and deliver devices needed for surgery in a healthcare facility. Because of the work we do, surgeons can operate safely on patients in our communities. We anticipate the needs of our customers. Departments throughout the healthcare facility from the Operating Room to outpatient clinics, depend on the surgical instruments and devices we prepare. These departments rely on our precision, our attention to detail, and our layered skills and knowledge related to surgical instrumentation.

We collaborate with our vendor partners and the medical teams throughout our facilities to ensure instruments are available when they are needed. The patient always comes first and they deserve the care and attention we give to the safety of the instruments used on them. We lead by example and believe that the process of learning to be a Sterile Processing technician will never be something we can simply check off our list. The rules change, best practices change, technology changes - continuing education is an essential part of our professional development because it promotes and encourages quality and safety in the face of the constant evolution.

We save lives in Sterile Processing, every day. Within the Sterile Processing department (SPD), care and dedication bridge the gap between skill and precision, hope and assuredness. Our industry is filled with people who strive for excellence and make informed decisions that affect the patients whose lives are in their hands.

Currently Hiring For Full-time Position

Hours : 3pm-11 : 30pm Days : Monday-Friday (weekend and holiday rotation required)

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High School or GED Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range : $17.57 to $26.35

Population Specific Care : No direct patient care.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, performs all essential equipment processing functions including issuing out all par levels that have been set for the floors.
• Under direct supervision, performs decontamination tasks for both durable medical equipment as well as all surgical instruments from the Operating Room (OR).
• Gains hands-on experience in sterile processing by assisting with various sterilization methods.
• Participates in professional education and growth opportunities within Sterile Processing.
• Decontaminates items according to Instructions for use (IFU) and departmental standards.
• Assists in preparing items for sterilization.
• Acquires full operational knowledge of all types of sterilizers for which the department has responsibility.
• Collaborates in preparing case carts as requested.
• Identifies and communicates needed information for proper assembly and handling of trays, instruments, and drills.
• Contributes to maintaining a clean and safe work environment that promotes quality patient care and staff morale.

Scope & Level

Guidelines : Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience. Complexity : Performs routine and / or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified. Decision Making : Duties assigned are primarily routine, repetitive, and restricted in intricacy with little r no discretion in how they are carried out. Communications : Contacts with team members, clients or the public where factual information relative to the organization or its functions are received, relayed, or a service rendered according to established procedures or instructions. Supervision Received : Under close supervision, the employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific line of work or general occupational area. Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.