Sterile Processing Technician (non certified) - Evenings

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, assembles, and sterilizes hospital equipment, supplies, and instruments. The role includes decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments using steam autoclaves and low-temperature plasma sterilization equipment, as well as performing high-level disinfection with automatic endoscope reprocessing units and manual soaking protocols. Training is provided according to an established timeline based on experience and skill assessment. The position works under the general supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager and direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor.

Technicians follow applicable AAMI/AORN standards, manufacturer instructions, hospital policies, and departmental procedures. They maintain quality control, electronic tracking and documentation, equipment and work-area cleanliness, and safe infection-control practices. They support instrument collection and distribution, customer service, multidisciplinary coordination, quality improvement, and the training and orientation of colleagues. The role also requires professional communication, patient advocacy and privacy, and support for Denver Health’s mission and values.

This is a regular evening-shift position. The stated salary range is $21.00–$27.19 per hour. Denver Health describes itself as an integrated academic healthcare system and Colorado’s primary safety-net healthcare system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 0–1 year of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of hospital safety-hazard protocols, including universal precautions and body-mechanics ergonomics.
• Ability to maintain quality-control standards in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization work areas.
• Ability to maintain departmental documentation, including electronic records, verification, validation, and completion in decontamination, prep and packaging, and sterilization areas.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and professional communication in person and electronically.
• Respect for coworkers’ values and beliefs, and versatility in performing assigned duties.
• Punctuality and readiness to work at the start of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and surgical instruments using appropriate processes and equipment.
• Perform high-level disinfection using automatic endoscope reprocessing units and manual soaking protocols.
• Follow AAMI/AORN standards, manufacturer instructions, and applicable hospital and departmental procedures throughout cleaning, inspection, preparation, and sterilization.
• Use electronic tracking systems and maintain required documentation, including verification and validation records.
• Report safety discrepancies, defective materials, damaged equipment, and policy non-compliance to the Shift Supervisor and/or Sterile Processing Manager; remove and document defective items as directed.
• Collect and distribute instrument sets and equipment for the departments served.
• Perform decontamination-area maintenance, including cleaning sinks and stainless-steel counters; conduct washers, cavitation machine, and cart washer efficacy testing; sweep and mop floors.
• Maintain assembly areas by cleaning and stocking workstations, organizing instrument staging racks, and prioritizing instrument sets.
• Maintain sterilization areas by organizing workstations, biological-incubator staging areas, and sterilization racks, and cleaning stainless-steel counters.
• Provide customer service by responding professionally to emails, phone calls, and in-person requests, giving accurate information, and assisting with problem resolution.
• Coordinate patient-care efforts with multidisciplinary hospital teams and assist Ambulatory, Ancillary, and OR staff with instrument-set maintenance and updates.
• Assist OR staff with case-cart and instrument-assembly processes.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff and complete required hospital, departmental, and off-site training.
• Assist with ongoing departmental quality-improvement processes and maintain quality-control observations of equipment and systems.
• Review shift communications and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Follow safety and infection-control practices, report identified concerns, and help maintain a safe environment for patients and coworkers.
• Protect patient privacy, act as a patient advocate, and communicate courteously and respectfully with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Support Denver Health’s mission and values and contribute to recognition and positive workplace culture.
• Perform assigned duties as needed to support daily operations and be ready to work at the start of the shift.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, with career-growth and advancement pathways.
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student-loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
• National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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