Certified Sterile Processing Tech II

HCA HealthONE; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Aurora is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join the Sterile Processing department. You will handle decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments for the Operating Room and other patient-care areas.

The role requires SPD certification, HS diploma or GED, and 6 months of SPD experience; 1 year in a similar role is preferred. Shifts are listed as 11:00 am–7:30 pm or 12:00 pm–8:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Current IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
• High school or GED.
• Six (6) months minimum SPD experience required.
• One (1) year minimum experience as a Central Sterile Technician or SPD preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in Central Supply operations preferred.
• Shifts: 11:00 am -7:30 pm / 12:00 pm -8:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments, trays and supplies to the Operating Room and other Patient Care Departments.
• Decontaminate soiled instruments and prepare instruments for daily surgical procedures.
• Provide asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays per health standards.
• Assist in developing workflow, processes, and daily work assignments.
• Report broken instrumentation and communicate with leadership.

Education

IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $20.04 - $30.06 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Sterile Processing Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Aurora which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Certified Sterile Processing Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are currently seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join our family. As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you will be responsible for the activities related to decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments. Unlock your potential here!

Here is some of what you can expect from being a Sterile Processing Technician II with us:

• You will perform work processes of the department including decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments, trays and supplies to the Operating Room and other Patient Care Departments in the hospital.
• You will be responsible for the decontamination of soiled instruments, utensils and equipment and the assembly and preparation of instruments and equipment needed for daily surgical procedures.
• You will provide asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
• You will assist in developing and establishing workflow, process improvements, daily work assignments, log documentation and management.
• You will report broken instrumentation and provide vital communication with team leadership and/or manager.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
• High school or GED.
• Six (6) months minimum SPD experience required.
• One (1) year minimum experience as a Central Sterile Technician or SPD is preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in Central Supply operations preferred.
• Shifts: 11:00 am -7:30 pm / 12:00 pm -8:30 pm

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver-metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties, including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus. HCA HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver-metro area to receive three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.