SEASONAL Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full time
About The Position
Aspen Valley Health is hiring a full-time, short-term seasonal Sterile Processing Technician in its Sterile Processing Department. The anticipated start date is November 30, 2026, and the expected end date is April 4, 2027. The shift is mids for 10 hours. The technician cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments used for surgical procedures and patient care; conducts daily biological and sterile supply testing and maintains the related logs; and organizes and directs instrument needs to facility units. The role also assists clinical operations with endoscopy procedures as needed and stocks and orders supplies as directed. The technician is expected to understand and complete competencies based on AVH policies and AORN, AAMI, HSPA, and CER standards used as SPD practice guidelines. The technician is an active member of the department and may assist with duties beyond surgically specific work. They collaborate with department colleagues to support an efficient, professional, and respectful environment and work with other departments on patient safety and communication. Seasonal employees may purchase discounted bus passes for commuting, participate in a 457B plan, and take part in AVH-hosted programs. Aspen Valley Health describes itself as a 25-bed community hospital combining a small-town atmosphere with the technical expertise of a major medical center.
Requirements
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or ability to obtain the certification within 12 months of hire.
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain the certification within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments used for surgical procedures and patient care.
- Perform daily biological and sterile supply testing and maintain logs for each.
- Organize and direct instrument needs to units throughout the facility.
- Assist clinical operations with endoscopy procedures as needed.
- Stock and order supplies for the unit as directed.
- Understand and participate fully in completing competencies based on AVH policies and AORN, AAMI, HSPA, and CER standards.
- Assist with roles beyond surgically specific duties as needed.
- Collaborate with department colleagues to maintain an efficient, professional, and respectful environment.
- Work with other departments on patient safety and communication.
Benefits
- Eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work.
- Eligibility for a 457B plan.
- Participation in AVH-hosted programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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