Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
BoulderCentre for Orthopedics, Broomfield Surgery Center, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Sterile Processing Technician to support its Operating Room team. The role ensures surgical teams have clean, sterile, and properly functioning instruments and medical devices for safe, high-quality orthopedic care. The position is full-time and hourly, with a wage of $18.00–$32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. It reports to the Operating Room Manager. The technician processes and inspects surgical instruments, supports Operating Room staff, manages instrument inventory and records, maintains sterilization equipment, and follows infection prevention, regulatory, and safety requirements. The position also requires adapting to changing surgical schedules and staying current with sterilization practices through ongoing training and professional development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Sterile Processing Department (SPD) certification.
- Knowledge and/or experience in surgical instrument management.
- Familiarity with sterilization methods, autoclaves, and sterile processing procedures.
- Strong understanding of surgical instruments, instrument identification, and proper handling techniques.
- Knowledge of decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and infection prevention practices.
- Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Attention to detail when inspecting, assembling, and verifying surgical instrument sets.
- Ability to identify missing or damaged instruments and address concerns promptly.
- Technical proficiency with sterilization equipment, quality-control supplies, and instrument tracking systems.
- Accurate and consistent documentation and recordkeeping skills.
- Commitment to proper hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, and safe handling of contaminated materials.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
- Clean, decontaminate, disinfect, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical devices according to established protocols.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, proper functionality, and damage to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
- Collaborate with Operating Room staff to anticipate instrument needs, fulfill requests, and ensure sterile equipment is available on time.
- Maintain accurate records, monitor supply levels, restock inventory, and use instrument tracking systems.
- Perform routine maintenance, calibration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of sterilization equipment.
- Follow infection prevention practices, regulatory requirements, and safety procedures, and maintain accurate sterilization and quality-control documentation.
- Adapt to urgent requests and changing surgical schedules to support uninterrupted patient care.
- Stay informed about evolving sterilization practices, safety standards, and industry best practices through ongoing training and professional development.
Benefits
- Basic Life/AD&D insurance (company paid)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution
- Medical insurance option
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Dental insurance option
- Vision insurance option
- Short-term disability option
- Voluntary Life and AD&D option
- Optional protection benefits, including accident, hospital indemnity, cancer care, and critical illness insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
