Sterile Processing Technician

Broomfield Orthopedic Surgery Center • Broomfield, CO

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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 technician helps ensure surgical teams have clean, sterile, properly functioning instruments and medical devices to support safe, high-quality orthopedic care. The role is full-time and hourly, with pay of $18.00–$32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position reports to the Operating Room Manager. SPD certification is required, as is knowledge and/or experience in surgical instrument management.

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 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 function, and damage to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Operating Room staff to anticipate instrument needs, fulfill requests, and make sterile equipment 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 sterilization practices, safety standards, and industry best practices through ongoing training and professional development.

Benefits

• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution.
• Medical coverage options, with employee contributions required.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Dental insurance option, with employee contributions required.
• Vision insurance option, with employee contributions required.
• Short-term disability option, with employee contributions required.
• Voluntary life and AD&D option, with employee contributions required.
• General-purpose healthcare FSA.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, cancer care, and critical illness insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED