Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) - Days

Denver Health • Denver, CO

287d • $20 - $27

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) - Days to join our team! Works under the General supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager and direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor. Cleans, assembles and sterilizes equipment, supplies and instruments. Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes surgical instruments utilizing steam autoclaves and Plasma low temperature sterilization equipment. Technicians perform high level disinfection of equipment and instrumentation, utilizing Automatic Endoscope Reprocessing units and manual soaking protocols. Extensive training on each protocol for established time line depending on experience and skill level. Skill assent will be utilized to establish all training time lines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 0 -1 year of sterile processing experience required.
• Knowledge of hospital safety hazard protocols including universal precautions and body mechanics ergonomics.
• Ability to maintain all quality control standards established in the decontamination, assembly and sterilization work areas.
• Ability to maintain all departmental documentation duties including electronic records maintenance.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Familiarity with Sterile Processing Microsystems and One Source document management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all hospital Service behaviors with Trust, Respect and Excellence.
• Role model the hospital service behaviors.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members.
• Foster the culture of recognition with all co-workers.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform all duties within the AAMI / AORN standards.
• Follow all Manufacturer intentions for usage for all equipment and instrumentation reprocessed.
• Decontaminate, assemble and sterilize all equipment and instruments properly and completely.
• Ensure all steps are followed during the Decontamination cleaning and inspection.
• Utilize all electronic tracking systems as intended and implemented.
• Report any discrepancies within the safety arena.
• Perform all Collection and distribution of instrument sets & equipment duties for the departments serviced.
• Perform all Decontamination maintenance duties completely.
• Complete all washers, cavitation machine and cart washer efficacy testing.
• Provide optimum Customer service during computer e-mails, phone calls, or in person.
• Coordinate all patient care efforts with multidisciplinary teams within the hospital.
• Assist with all on-going departmental Quality improvement processes.
• Practice sound safety and infection control measures with all job duties performed.
• Report all identified safety or infection control issues to immediate Supervisor and/or the SPD manager.
• Maintain quality control observations with all equipment and systems utilized.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.

What This Job Offers

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