Sterile Processing Tech I Certified

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level core sterile processing functions at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. This is an onsite position in the MCR Sterile Process department. The schedule is full time, 80 hours per two-week pay period, with a flex shift. Pay is $23.49–$30.53 per hour and depends on relevant applicant experience. The role processes instruments and equipment in accordance with instructions for use (IFUs), including decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. The technician completes routine cleaning and sterilizer tests, documents work, and uses critical thinking and decisive judgment while working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program covering recognition and performance-based compensation, health and well-being, time away from work, insurance, retirement and savings, and education and career growth. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours. This position will be open for at least three days and until a top applicant is identified.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current 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 appropriate assembly and packaging.
Sterilize instruments and equipment according to 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, accumulated annually and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews of base pay rates.
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 (including Colorado FAMLI), 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.
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 qualifying programs may provide up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.