Sterile Processing Tech I Certified
About The Position
Performs entry-level core sterile processing functions at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an onsite role with a full-time schedule of 80 hours per pay period, working days Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The pay range is $23.49–$30.53 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The role involves decontaminating, cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing instruments and equipment in accordance with applicable instructions for use (IFUs). The employee documents work using instrument-tracking software or paper records and performs routine cleaning and sterilizer testing. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification as a CSPDT (Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) from CBSPD or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA.
Nice To Haves
- Three months of certified experience.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate and clean instruments and equipment according to their instructions for use (IFUs).
- Disassemble items before selecting the appropriate cleaning method.
- Visually inspect instruments and equipment before assembling and packaging them.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment according to their IFUs.
- Inspect and ensure external indicators, filters, and labels are appropriate.
- Perform routine cleaning and sterilizer testing, including biological monitoring, leak testing, and Bowie-Dick tests as appropriate.
- Document work using instrument-tracking software or paper documentation as required.
- Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment after accumulating annually.
- Performance-based annual merit pay increases.
- Annual position market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
- Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
- Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
- For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
- Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
