Certified Sterile Processing Tech – OR Safety & Quality

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to promote patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department and handling decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments.

You will operate sterilization equipment, maintain meticulous records in line with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards, and mentor non-certified staff while preparing for survey readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required or equivalent.
• Six months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, and packages supplies and instruments using proper techniques.
• Packages items to promote successful sterilization.
• Operates washer/decontaminator per policy and procedure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

CRCST or CSPDT Certification

Job description

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to promote patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department and handling decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments.

You will operate sterilization equipment, maintain meticulous records in line with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards, and mentor non-certified staff while preparing for survey readiness.