Sterile Processing Tech Lead & Mentor

Intermountain Healthcare; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare, based at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II/III. The role covers decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and case cart support for 2+ to 4+ surgical specialties, with teaching duties for students and SPD staff.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain quality control, and coordinate with vendors while meeting state and federal regulations. Training is provided to perform duties independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Level 2-3): Central Processing Certification from HSPA required.
• Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma; experience with Sterile Processing software.
• CER or CIS certification through HSPA (Level 3) preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect instruments per proficiencies.
• Assemble, wrap, label, and sterilize instruments for procedures.
• Operate CP equipment; perform sterilization testing and record results.
• Issue sterile supplies and manage inventory for departments.
• Train and precept students and new SPD caregivers.
• Communicate effectively with providers, caregivers, and vendors.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Vendor Relationships

Sterilization Techniques

Equipment Operations

Disinfecting

Surgical Instrumentation (Level 2-3)

Sterile Processing (Level 2-3)

Education

Central Processing Certification (HSPA)

CER or CIS Certification (HSPA, Level 3)

Job description

Intermountain Healthcare, based at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II/III. The role covers decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and case cart support for 2+ to 4+ surgical specialties, with teaching duties for students and SPD staff.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain quality control, and coordinate with vendors while meeting state and federal regulations. Training is provided to perform duties independently.