Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) - Nights

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, assembles, and sterilizes equipment, supplies, and instruments. The role decontaminates, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments using steam autoclaves and low-temperature plasma sterilization equipment, and performs high-level disinfection using automatic endoscope reprocessing units and manual soaking protocols. Training is provided according to experience and skill level, with assessments used to establish training timelines. Working under the general supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager and direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor, the technician follows AAMI and AORN standards, manufacturer instructions, hospital policies, and departmental procedures. The role supports instrument collection and distribution, equipment and work-area maintenance, quality improvement, customer service, and coordination with clinical teams. The technician also observes safety and infection-control requirements and helps protect patient privacy and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–1 year of sterile processing experience.
Knowledge of hospital safety hazard protocols, universal precautions, and body-mechanics ergonomics.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization areas.
Ability to complete departmental documentation, including electronic records, verification, and validation.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and professional communication in person and electronically.
Ability to perform assigned duties to support daily operations and be ready to work at the start of the shift.
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sterile Processing Microsystems, and One Source document management.

Responsibilities

Clean, decontaminate, assemble, inspect, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments in accordance with applicable standards, manufacturer instructions, and departmental procedures.
Perform high-level disinfection using automatic endoscope reprocessing units and manual soaking protocols.
Use electronic tracking systems and maintain required records, verification, validation, and documentation.
Collect and distribute instrument sets and equipment for the departments serviced.
Maintain decontamination, assembly, and sterilization work areas, including cleaning and stocking workstations, counters, sinks, floors, staging racks, and sterilization racks.
Perform washer, cavitation machine, and cart washer efficacy testing.
Provide customer service and accurate information through email, phone, and in-person communications, and help resolve problems.
Coordinate patient-care efforts with multidisciplinary teams and assist Ambulatory, Ancillary, and OR staff with instrument set maintenance, updates, case carts, and instrument assembly.
Participate in departmental quality improvement, training, orientation, and ongoing education.
Report safety, infection-control, policy-compliance, equipment, and material issues to the Shift Supervisor or Sterile Processing Manager; remove and document defective materials or equipment.
Follow safety and infection-control practices, maintain quality-control observations, and help ensure a safe environment for patients and coworkers.
Protect patient privacy and promote courteous, respectful relationships with coworkers, clinicians, patients, and visitors.
Review shift communications and respond to requests in a timely manner.
Support Denver Health’s mission and values and its standards of behavior.

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.
Retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
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/perks on brands and travel.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program with shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.