Central Sterile Technician - Full Time

Family Health West Employment Opportunities; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with 4% match

Medical plan options

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Plans

Cafeteria Options

Job summary

Family Health West in Fruita, CO is hiring a Certified Surgery Technician for an on-site, full-time role. The position starts at $21.00 per hour and offers comprehensive benefits. You will support sterile processing, instrument decontamination, and operating room readiness while adhering to safety and quality standards.

One year of relevant experience is preferred, and a HS diploma or equivalent is encouraged. Immunizations and benefits are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution; or Internal Association of Healthcare Central Services Material Management preferred.
• One year relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for operating rooms and other areas.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, reassemble, and sort contaminated supplies and equipment.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain records of all decontaminations and sterilizations according to policy.
• Restock, label, and maintain inventory; submit requisitions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Certification from Sterile Processing-related board

Job description

Job Category: Certified Surgery Technician

Requisition Number: CENTR003041

• Posted : October 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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FHW Hospital
Fruita, CO 81521, USA

Description

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive unused surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for operating rooms and other areas of the facility.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Disassemble, inspect (to set aside any rejects), clean, reassemble, and sort contaminated supplies and equipment
• Load, monitor, operate, and maintain different kinds of cleaning and sterilization equipment.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, medical supplies and equipment.
• Organize and assemble instrument trays required for specific surgical cases (for example, total knee replacement, sinus surgery, or gallbladder surgery) and fill special requests as needed.
• Maintain records of all decontaminations and sterilization following organizational policies and procedures.
• Restock, label, and maintain inventory; submit requisitions
• Perform environmental maintenance duties and assist in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verify equipment functions properly, requisition for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement; and remove defective equipment.
• Assist in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives; and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

1.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

2.

Licenses

No professional license required.

3.

Certifications

Certification from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution; or Internal Association of Healthcare Central Services Material Management preferred.

4.

Experience

One (1) year relevant experience required.

Wage starts at $21.00 per hour and goes up based on experience

Day/Evening hours

Immunizations required for employment; including flu vaccine

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES :

Employee Assistance Program

403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule

FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK

Medical Plan Options:

• PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.

Vision

Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.

Critical Illness and Accident Plans

Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year of relevant experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Cert - Sterile Processing

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