SEASONAL Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full time

Aspen Valley Hospital • Aspen, CO

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About The Position

Aspen Valley Health is hiring a full-time, short-term seasonal Sterile Processing Technician for its Sterile Processing Department. The anticipated start date is November 30, 2026, and the expected end date is April 4, 2027. The work shift is mids, consisting of 10-hour shifts. Compensation is estimated at $34.85–$55.77 per hour, with night and weekend shift differentials of up to $10 per hour. Final compensation depends on qualifications, including relevant experience, education, and professional certifications.

The technician cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments used in surgical procedures and patient care; performs daily biological and sterile supply testing and maintains related logs; and organizes and directs instrument needs to facility units. The role may also assist clinical operations with endoscopy procedures, stock and order supplies as directed, and take part in completing competencies based on AVH policies and AORN, AAMI, HSPA, and CER standards. The technician is an active department member who may assist with duties beyond surgically specific work, collaborates with department colleagues, and works with other departments on patient safety and communication.

Seasonal employees are eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, participate in a 457B plan, and take part in a number of AVH-hosted programs. Aspen Valley Health is described as a 25-bed community hospital combining a small-town environment with the technical expertise of a major medical center.

Requirements

• CRCST certification, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• CER certification, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments used for surgical procedures and patient care.
• Perform daily biological and sterile supply testing and maintain logs for each.
• Organize and direct instrument needs to units throughout the facility.
• Assist clinical operations as needed with endoscopy procedures.
• Stock and order supplies for the unit as directed.
• Understand and actively participate in completing competencies based on AVH policies and AORN, AAMI, HSPA, and CER standards used as guidelines for SPD practices.
• Help with roles outside surgically specific job duties when needed.
• Collaborate with department colleagues to support an efficient, professional, and respectful environment.
• Work with other departments regarding patient safety and communication.

Benefits

• Discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work are available for purchase.
• 457B plan participation.
• Participation in a number of AVH-hosted programs.
• Night and weekend shift differentials of up to $10 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed