Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Two years of sterile processing experience required
CSPDT-Certified SPD Technician - CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution required OR HSPA- Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association required OR CRCST-Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Tradesmen International required
Knowledge of hospital safety hazard protocols including universal precautions and body mechanics ergonomics.
Ability and aptitude to maintain all quality control standards established in the decontamination, assembly and sterilization work areas.
Ability to maintain all departmental documentation duties including but not limited to electronic records maintenance, verification, validation, and completion within the decontamination, prep and packaging and sterilization areas.
Ability to perform all duties within the AAMI / AORN standards.
Technician demonstrates the ability to follow all Manufacture intentions for usage for all equipment and instrumentation reprocessed.
Show the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Technician maintains professional communication both electronically and in person.
Technician maintains respect for all coworkers by acknowledging their values and beliefs.
Being on time every day and ready to work at the start of the shift.
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Sterile Processing Microsystems, One Source document management.

Responsibilities

Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes all equipment and instruments properly and completely. Maintain all proper procedures and guidelines during the cleaning, preparation and sterilization process. Ensure all steps are followed during the Decontamination cleaning and inspection has.
Provides direct assistance to all Ambulatory, Ancillary, & OR staff members in managing their instrumentation sets maintenance and updates.
Performs all Decontamination maintenance duties completely, including sink cleaning, stainless steel counter top cleaning. Complete all washers, cavitation machine and cart washer efficacy testing. Sweeps and mops all floors.
Performs all Assembly maintenance duties completely. Cleaning and stocking of work stations Pre-work and Post Work processes. Clean all stainless steel counter tops. Organize instrument staging rack and prioritize all instrument sets.
Performs all Sterilization maintenance duties completely. Organize sterilization work stations to include Biological incubators staging area. Organize Sterilization racks. Clean stainless steel counter tops.
Comprehensively utilizes all electronic tracking systems as intended and implemented. Reports any discrepancies within the safety arena I.E. Sharps, medication, or damaged equipment and instrumentation received. Technician demonstrates the ability to perform all Collection and distribution of instrument sets & equipment duties for the departments serviced. (80%)
Technician demonstrates the ability to provide optimum Customer service during computer e-mails, phone calls, or in person. Provide accurate information to all customers and assist in problem resolution to completion.
Coordinates all patient care efforts with multidisciplinary teams within the hospital. (20%)

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Fully paid parental leave
Exceptional retirement contributions
Comprehensive health coverage
Nationally recognized well-being programs
Tuition assistance
Career advancement pathways
Professional development
Meaningful financial advantages
Loan forgiveness eligibility
Employer contributions
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer