Sterile Processing Tech Certified

St. Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. You will handle decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments, ensuring efficient flow in the Sterile Processing department and contributing to patient safety in the OR.

You will maintain regulatory-compliant records, support certification, and mentor non-certified staff while helping the department prepare for surveys and regulatory assessments.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or transfer
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
• Computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Promote improved quality and patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department.
• Perform decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies; monitor sterilization equipment.
• Maintain records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards; maintains Certification and mentors non-certified.
• Facilitate awareness and understanding around what is at stake with patients in the OR.
• Facilitate the department's preparation of staff to pass survey/regulatory assessments.

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Join our team as a Certified Sterile Processing Tech. In the Certified Sterile Processing Tech role you will:

• Promote improved quality and improved patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department.
• Perform routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies. Responsible for general operating and monitoring of sterilization equipment.
• Maintain records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards. Maintains Certification, and monitors, instructs and mentors non-certified.
• Facilitate awareness and understanding around what is at stake with patients in the OR.
• Facilitate the department's preparation of staff to pass survey/regulatory assessments.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Computer skills required
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or transfer
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

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, we invite you to apply.

Pay Range

$22.08 - $37.19 /hour