Sterile Processing Tech

Mercy Hospital; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO seeks a detail‑oriented Sterile Processing Tech to ensure sterile flow in the OR and safe instrument handling. You will operate sterilization equipment, maintain compliance records, and support survey readiness.

Ideal candidates show meticulous attention to detail, and a good grasp of safety and regulatory standards to uphold patient safety in the operating room.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire/transfer.
• Six months of experience in sterile processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizes supplies and instruments using approved methods and monitors.
• Operates washer/decontaminator per policy/procedure.
• Maintains records to comply with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Prepares for regulatory surveys and surveys readiness activity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Sterile processing know-how

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

CRCST or CSPDT certification within 18 months

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sterile Processing Tech, you will promote improved quality and patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department, performing routine tasks relating to decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and supplies.

Every day you will operate and monitor sterilization equipment, maintain meticulous records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards, and actively assist the department's preparation for survey/regulatory assessments.

To be successful in this role, you will possess meticulous attention to detail in sterile processing, a strong understanding of safety and compliance standards, and a commitment to ensuring quality and patient safety in the operating room.

• Sterilizes supplies and instruments using the prescribed method (e.g.steam, gas plasma (Sterrad).
• Operates washer/decontaminator per department policy and procedure.
• Understands the basic principles of all sterilization equipment used in the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how items to be sterilized should be packaged in a manner that promotes successful sterilization.
• Follows manufacturer's recommendations (IFU's) and assures cleanliness of decontamination, sterilization, and equipment areas.
• Validates the proper functioning of all equipment using established mechanical and biological monitors.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification within 18 months of hire or transfer

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience

Where You'll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.