Certified Sterile Processing Tech II

HCA•Denver, CO

44d•$20 - $30

About The Position

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in protecting patient safety and supporting life-saving care through precision and attention to detail. In this rewarding role, you will be a vital part of our team - helping surgical staff deliver safe, effective care by ensuring every instrument and supply is clean, prepared, and ready when it is needed most. We are currently seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician II to join our family. As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you will be responsible for the activities related to decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments. Unlock your potential here! Here is some of what you can expect from being a Sterile Processing Technician II with us: You will perform work processes of the department including decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments, trays and supplies to the Operating Room and other Patient Care Departments in the hospital. You will be responsible for the decontamination of soiled instruments, utensils and equipment and the assembly and preparation of instruments and equipment needed for daily surgical procedures. You will provide asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA,CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. You will assist in developing and establishing workflow, process improvements, daily work assignments, log documentation and management. You will report broken instrumentation and provide vital communication with team leadership and/or manager.

Requirements

Current IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification is required.
High school or GED.
Six (6) months minimum SPD experience is required.

Nice To Haves

BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is preferred.
One (1) year minimum experience as a Central Sterile Technician or SPD is preferred.
Progressive leadership experience in Central Supply operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work processes of the department including decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments, trays and supplies to the Operating Room and other Patient Care Departments in the hospital.
Responsible for the decontamination of soiled instruments, utensils and equipment and the assembly and preparation of instruments and equipment needed for daily surgical procedures.
Provide asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA,CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
Assist in developing and establishing workflow, process improvements, daily work assignments, log documentation and management.
Report broken instrumentation and provide vital communication with team leadership and/or manager.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)