Sterile Processing Technician

Aspen Valley Hospital; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join their dynamic Sterile Processing Department. This full-time role involves cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments essential for surgical procedures and patient care. You will collaborate with a committed team to ensure a professional and efficient environment while adhering to industry standards. With a strong emphasis on continuing education and professional growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a community-focused hospital that values both technical expertise and compassionate care. Join this innovative team and make a difference in patient outcomes!

Benefits

Continuing Education

Healthcare for $42/month

100% coverage of preventative services

Mental Health Resources

22 days PTO

Bereavement Leave

Paid Medical and Family Leave

457b Retirement Plan

Housing Assistance

Discounted Ski Passes

Qualifications

• Certification in CRCST and CER required or to be obtained within 12 months.
• Experience in sterilization and instrument management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments for surgical procedures.
• Assist with endoscopy procedures and maintain supply logs.

Skills

Sterilization Techniques

Instrument Cleaning

Endoscopy Procedures

Biological Testing

Education

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

Job description

Clinical

Full-Time, Days, 6:00am-4:30pm

Job Status: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $26.16 - $41.86 per hour

We are currently hiring for a Full-Time Sterile Processing Technician to work Day shift within our Sterile Processing Department.

Compensation Range: $26.16 - $41.86 per hour

Sign on Bonus: $10,000

Night and weekend shift differentials up to $6 per hour!

The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

Position Overview:

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes all instruments used for surgical procedures and patient care, performs all daily biological and sterile supply testing and maintains logs for each, functions throughout the facility to organize and direct instrument needs to units, assists clinical operations as needed with endoscopy procedures, stocks and orders supplies for unit as directed, and will be responsible for understanding and being fully involved in completion of competencies based on AVH policies, AORN, AAMI, HSPA, and CER standards that are used as guidelines for SPD practices. The SPD Technician will be an active member of the entire department, with the ability to help in roles outside of surgically specific job duties if needed. The SPD Technician will work collaboratively with others within the department to ensure an efficient, professional, and respectful environment.

What We Offer:

• Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Healthcare as low as $42 per month, plus an additional 50% off all AVH services for you AND your family!
• All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
• Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
• Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use.
• Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
• Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
• In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
• In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan.
• Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
• Discounted ski passes!
• Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.

Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

The application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.