Sterile Processing Tech

Vail-Health-Hospital; Dillon (CO); On-site; USD 67,051,000 - 84,472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Disability insurance

Wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Vail Health in Dillon, CO is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for a full-time, year-round position in the Sterile Processing department. The role focuses on adherence to processing policies, instrument turnover, and patient safety through proper sterilization techniques.

The position requires basic computer skills and English proficiency; HIPAA compliance is essential. The pay is hourly with a structured benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic computer skills to complete online learning requirements and access forms.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• HIPAA compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, inspections, and sterilization techniques per established SPC standards.
• Maintain instrument sets to ensure cleanliness, completeness, function, and sterility.
• Maintain knowledge of instrument sets, configurations, and supplies.
• Document sterilization processes in log books.
• Carefully use supplies and liners to support quality care and cost efficiency.
• Mentor new employees and share knowledge as a preceptor.
• Support teamwork, resolve conflicts, and provide excellent customer service to VVMC patients.
• Model Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

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6210 Sterile Processing-Dillon

Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Tech

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Dillon Surgery Center Location Dillon, CO Category Technicians/Patient Care Support Clinical Yes Close Date September 30, 2026

Pay

Hourly $23.40 – $29.48 USD

About the opportunity:

To adhere to polices and sterile processing procedures set forth by the organization to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. To ensure the effective and efficient turnover processing of instruments to maintain patient safety at all times. To act as a preceptor to new employees.

What you will do:

• Perform cleaning, inspections, and sterilization techniques based on established standards of practice for S.P.C.
• Maintain all instrument sets to ensure that instruments are clean, complete, function correctly, and are sterile.
• Maintain working knowledge of the instrument sets, configuration, and supplies.
• Responsible for the documentation of sterilization processes in all log books.
• Carefully and efficiently uses supplies and liners to facilitate quality care and cost efficiency.
• Seek additional education opportunities within and outside the hospital setting and share knowledge by serving as a preceptor to new employees.
• Participate in implementation of plans to improve teamwork or to resolve conflict.
• Provide excellent customer service, work as a team, and be an advocate to VVMC patients.
• Models a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• N/A

License(s):

• N/A

Certification(s):

• N/A

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$23.40 — $29.48 USD