Sterile Processing Tech I Certified

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level core sterile processing functions at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an onsite role with an evening shift and a full-time schedule of 80 hours per two-week pay period. The position pays $23.49–$30.53 per hour, depending on the applicant’s relevant experience. The role processes instruments and equipment through decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. It also includes routine cleaning and sterilizer testing, documentation, and working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay, health and well-being resources, time away from work, insurance and retirement benefits, and education and career-growth programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a CSPDT (Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) from CBSPD or as a CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA.

Nice To Haves

Three months of sterile processing 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 assembly and packaging.
Sterilize instruments and equipment according to their IFUs.
Check that 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.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual 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- and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year in prepaid education costs 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.