Sterile Processing Tech

St Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a PRN Sterile Processing Tech to ensure efficient flow in the Sterile Processing department, handling decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments.

You will operate sterilization equipment, keep meticulous records per AAMI and OSHA standards, and support survey readiness, maintaining a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize supplies and instruments using prescribed methods (steam, Sterrad, etc.).
• Operate washer/decontaminator per policy and procedure.
• Understand the basic principles of sterilization equipment used in the department.
• Package items to promote successful sterilization.
• Follow manufacturer instructions (IFUs) and maintain cleanliness of decontamination, sterilization, and equipment areas.
• Validate proper functioning of equipment using mechanical and biological monitors.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

CRCST or CSPDT certification within 18 months of hire or transfer

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.

This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.

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

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life‑saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast‑paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more,