Lead Certified Sterile Processing Tech

HCA Healthcare•Denver, CO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and supports patient care by providing properly cleaned, sterilized, and highly disinfected instruments and supplies. The role provides positive, goal-oriented technical leadership to promote a supportive environment and quality services. The position is at Rose Surgical Center, a licensed and AAAHC-accredited multi-specialty facility in east Denver, Colorado, with operating rooms, GI endoscopy suites, pain management suites, and overnight observation rooms.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in surgical instrument sterilization processing.
Valid BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
Certification and knowledge of standards and recommended guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and the American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP).
Graduate of a Sterile Processing program.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care or ambulatory surgery center environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain instruments and equipment, including their cleanliness and sterilization.
Maintain a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care.
Use appropriate sterilization methods for different instruments in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Perform high-level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
Maintain a daily log and test disinfecting-solution efficacy with each cycle; perform biological testing.
Monitor and record test loads and sterilization cycles, and document deviations from normal functioning for the OR Coordinator and/or Nurse Manager.
Maintain an accurate log of equipment out for repair.
Provide positive, goal-oriented technical leadership that promotes support and quality.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.