Sterile Processing Tech Cert

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Parker, CO seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to select materials, wrap instruments for aseptic technique, and operate sterilization equipment. You will verify sterility indicators, maintain records, and ensure proper release for clinical use.

Required CRCST or CSPDT certification, high school or equivalent, and knowledge of infection control. Compensation aligns with facility-wide benefits and a faith-based care mission.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English to carry out job requirements.
• Understand customer needs and respond pro-actively and courteously.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Understand microbiology, aseptic principles and infection control in sterile services.
• Know cross-contamination prevention and infection risk concepts.
• Know use, operation and maintenance of sterilization instruments.
• Computer systems familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select materials and packaging for each instrument set to ensure aseptic technique.
• Ensure sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all items.
• Operate complex sterilization equipment and choose correct method per manufacturer instructions.
• Review and sign sterilizer charts to verify parameters before release.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

Cross-contamination prevention

Instruments maintenance knowledge

Computer systems

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD City: PARKER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80138

Job Description:

Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set, ensuring proper wrapping for aseptic technique. Other duties as assigned. Ensures sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages. Operates complex sterilization equipment, selecting the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturer instructions. Reviews and signs all sterilizer recording charts to verify proper sterilization parameters before releasing items for clinical use.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• Ability to understand the needs of the customer and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner. [Required]
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change. [Required]
• Ability to work under stress and deadlines. [Required]
• Medical terminology [Required]
• Understanding of the principles of microbiology, aseptic principles and techniques, and infection control as they apply to sterile supply operation. [Required]
• Basic knowledge of prevention of cross contamination and the critical nature of nosocomial infections. [Required]
• Knowledge of the use, operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly and cleaning requirements of the full range of instruments and equipment. [Required]
• Ability and experience with computer systems [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• in healthcare sterile processing

Work Experience:

• 1+ related experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required] OR
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range: $19.77 - $31.63

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.