Sterile Processing Tech I Certified
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech I Certified performs entry-level sterile processing functions at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is a full-time, onsite role in the Sterile Processing Central department, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period. The night shift runs Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Pay is $23.49–$30.53 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The position cleans, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes instruments and equipment according to applicable instructions for use (IFUs). It includes routine cleaning and sterilizer testing, documentation, and work requiring critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
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 the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Nice To Haves
- Three months of certified experience.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate and clean instruments and equipment according to IFUs.
- Disassemble items before selecting the appropriate cleaning method.
- Visually inspect instruments and equipment before assembly and packaging.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment according to IFUs.
- 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.
- Performance-based annual merit pay increases.
- 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-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
- 403(b) 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.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; 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
