Sterile Processing Technician - Fulltime-M-F $20.51-$26.15 per hour

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center • Walsenburg, CO

130d • $20 - $26

About The Position

Are you passionate about ensuring safe, high-quality patient care from behind the scenes? Join our dedicated team as a Sterile Processing Technician, at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center where your precision and attention to detail directly support smooth, successful procedures every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Within one year of hire: Certified as a CSPDT (Sterile processing and distribution technician from CBSPD) or CRST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from Healthcare Sterile Processing (HSPA).
• BLS certification (can be obtained within six months of hire).
• Ability to understand and create an environment of open communication with all assigned surgical work group members to ensure a positive outcome for the patient.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.

Nice To Haves

• An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminating, cleaning, and disassembling instruments using enzymatic solutions, detergents, and ultrasonic equipment per IFUs (Instructions for Use).
• Performing accurate sterilization using autoclaves and other equipment, and verifying all indicators, filters, and labeling.
• Assembling and packaging sterile instrument trays for scheduled surgeries and procedures.
• Maintaining detailed sterilization and endoscope processing logs.
• Organizing, storing, and delivering sterile supplies to appropriate departments.
• Monitoring inventory levels and assisting in equipment ordering and stock management.
• Supporting GI procedures: assisting providers, preparing equipment, processing endoscopes, and maintaining a clean, safe procedure room.
• Assisting with patient flow by answering phones, retrieving and transporting patients, and supporting room turnover in OR/Endo/Pre-op/Post-op areas.
• Performing post-operative follow-up calls and escalating as needed to clinical staff.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Medical benefits including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability (employer paid)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Identity protection
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED