Certified Sterile Processing Tech, Weekends

Intermountain Healthcare; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare, based at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II/III. The role covers decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and case cart support for 2+ to 4+ surgical specialties, with teaching duties for students and SPD staff.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain quality control, and coordinate with vendors while meeting state and federal regulations. Training is provided to perform duties independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Level 2-3): Central Processing Certification from HSPA required.
• Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma; experience with Sterile Processing software.
• CER or CIS certification through HSPA (Level 3) preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect instruments per proficiencies.
• Assemble, wrap, label, and sterilize instruments for procedures.
• Operate CP equipment; perform sterilization testing and record results.
• Issue sterile supplies and manage inventory for departments.
• Train and precept students and new SPD caregivers.
• Communicate effectively with providers, caregivers, and vendors.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Vendor Relationships

Sterilization Techniques

Equipment Operations

Disinfecting

Surgical Instrumentation (Level 2-3)

Sterile Processing (Level 2-3)

Education

Central Processing Certification (HSPA)

CER or CIS Certification (HSPA, Level 3)

Job description

Job Description:This position is a HSPA certified technician, responsible for ensuring that all basic surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the hospital for basic procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular). Are expected to be able to lead an assigned area (i.e. decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, case carts, or the center core) when required. Work with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentation. We will train and document the competencies to perform these duties independently and without close supervision. This position is expected to teach, train, orient and precept students and new SPD Techs. Will validate all the Sterile Processing proficiencies in our education system. Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations, promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards, performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work overtime based on business need, may be required to float to other departments (within the scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need, may be required to be placed on-call based on business needs.Shift Details: Full-time/Benefits EligibleWeekends, Friday-Sunday 7am-730pmFor an example of the day-to-day job duties, please see this video below:Central Processing Technician at Intermountain HealthcareEssential FunctionsLevel 2Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic medical procedures and 2+ surgical specialties.Identify, Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack, label and sterilize surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic procedures and 2+ surgical specialties.Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.Perform, read, validate and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests and parameters before making equipment available for use.Print off a needs list and collect all the necessary items needed for surgical/medical procedures. Issue sterile supplies to areas of the hospital or regional campuses. Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.Perform inventory duties, such as locating, equipment and consumable products at your facility to send to the utilizing department when required.Communicate effectively both verbally and written with providers, caregivers, and vendors.Validate all our basic competencies for Sterile Processing within our education system.Locate, read and perform a manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).Level 3Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic medical procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular).Identify, Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack, label and sterilize surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular).Perform, read, validate and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests and parameters before making equipment available for use.Perform and document daily and weekly testing of decontamination and sterilization equipment. Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.Work with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentationPrint off a needs list and collect all the necessary items needed for surgical/medical procedures. Issue sterile supplies to areas of the hospital or regional campuses. Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.Perform inventory duties, such as locating, equipment and consumable products at your facility or other facilities and work with SCO to send items to the utilizing hospital or department when required.Communicate effectively both verbally and written with providers, caregivers, and vendors.Teach, train, orient and precept students and new SPD caregivers explaining concepts in addition to modeling correct and safe practice. Help validate all our basic competencies for Sterile Processing within our education system.Locate, read and perform a manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).SkillsCommunicate effectively both verbally and writtenCustomer ServiceVendor RelationshipsSterilization TechniquesEquipment OperationsDisinfectingSurgical Instrumentation (Level 2-3)Sterile Processing (Level 2-3)Posting Specifics· Level 2 Pay Range: 20.07 - 28.59 USD Hourly· Level 3 Pay Range: 20.88 - 31.09 USD HourlyBenefits Eligible: YesDepartment: Sterile ProcessingThis position could be filled as a Sterile Processing Technician II or Sterile Processing Technician III depending on qualifications.Minimum Qualifications (Level 2-3)Central Processing Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) required.Preferred QualificationsHigh School DiplomaExperience with Sterile Processing Department softwareCER or CIS certification through HSPA (Level 3)Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Intermountain Health Lutheran HospitalWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$20.88 - $31.09We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. 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