Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) (Nights)

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) (Nights) to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values: Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency. This role works under the General supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager and direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor. The technician cleans, assembles, and sterilizes equipment, supplies, and instruments. They decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize 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 is provided on each protocol for an established timeline depending on experience and skill level. Skill assessment will be utilized to establish all training timelines.

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 and aptitude to maintain all quality control standards established in the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization work areas.
Ability to maintain all departmental documentation duties including but not limited to electronic records maintenance, verification, validation, and completion within the decontamination, prep and packaging and sterilization areas.
React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and maintain professional communication both electronically and in person.
Technician maintains respect for all coworkers by acknowledging their values and beliefs.
Technician remains versatile and performs any and all job duties that are assigned to you, to support the daily operations.
Being on time every day and ready to work at the start of the shift.
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Sterile Processing Microsystems, One Source document management.

Responsibilities

Maintains all hospital Service behaviors with Trust, Respect and Excellence. Role models the hospital service behaviors. Creates pride and joy in the work and department team. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members. Fosters the culture of recognition with all co-workers.
Demonstrates the ability to perform all duties within the AAMI / AORN standards.
Demonstrates the ability to follow all Manufacturer intentions for usage for all equipment and instrumentation reprocessed.
Decontaminates, assembles, and sterilizes all equipment and instruments properly and completely.
Maintains all proper procedures and guidelines during the cleaning, preparation, and sterilization process.
Ensures all steps are followed during the Decontamination cleaning and inspection phases.
Comprehensively utilizes all electronic tracking systems as intended and implemented.
Reports any discrepancies within the safety arena (e.g., Sharps, medication, or damaged equipment and instrumentation received).
Demonstrates the ability to perform all Collection and distribution of instrument sets & equipment duties for the departments serviced.
Demonstrates the ability to perform all Decontamination maintenance duties completely, including sink cleaning, stainless steel counter top cleaning.
Completes all washers, cavitation machine, and cart washer efficacy testing.
Sweeps and mops all floors.
Demonstrates the ability to perform all Assembly maintenance duties completely. Cleaning and stocking of work stations, Pre-work and Post Work processes.
Cleans all stainless steel counter tops.
Organizes instrument staging rack and prioritizes all instrument sets.
Demonstrates the ability to perform all Sterilization maintenance duties completely.
Organizes sterilization work stations to include Biological incubators staging area.
Organizes Sterilization racks.
Cleans stainless steel counter tops.
Demonstrates the ability to provide optimum Customer service during computer e-mails, phone calls, or in person.
Provides accurate information to all customers and assists in problem resolution to completion.
Coordinates all patient care efforts with multidisciplinary teams within the hospital.
Maintains professional communication in all communications, both electronically and in person.
Assists with all on-going departmental Quality improvement processes.
Provides direct assistance to all Ambulatory, Ancillary, & OR staff members in managing their instrumentation sets maintenance and updates.
Utilizes all hospital cornerstone training modules, departmental in-service training, and off-site training sessions to ensure that all regulatory agencies, manufacturer recommendations, and certification practices are followed and understood.
Reports any and all hospital policy non-compliance to the shift Supervisor and/or the Sterile Processing department Manager.
Reports, removes, and documents all defective materials or equipment to the shift Supervisor and/or the SPD manager.
Assists the OR staff with all criteria within the case cart and instrumentation assembly process.
Fosters the culture of co-worker recognition and the Rewards and Recognition programs.
Begins each shift with a review of all e-mail communications, and answers all requests in a timely manner.
Practices sound safety and infection control measures with all job duties performed.
Reads and understands all hospital policies directly related to safety and infection prevention.
Reports all identified safety or infection control issues to immediate Supervisor and/or the SPD manager.
Maintains quality control observations with all equipment and systems that are utilized to perform the daily operations and job duties.
Works to ensure a safe environment for all patients and co-workers.
Evaluates daily practice in relation to professional SPD standards, statutes, regulations to include hospital and departmental policies and standards of care.
Acts as a patient advocate.
Assures patient privacy before, during, and after all work activities.
Assures patient and coworker safety by properly performing all job duties.
Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications.
Adheres to, complies with, and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health.
Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Values of Trust, Respect, & Excellence.
Holds direct reports accountable for performance and for maintaining DH’s Standards of Behavior.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development.
Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer