Sterile Processing Technician: Learn, Grow & Save Lives

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Annual bonus program

Education benefit for career growth

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is seeking an Instrument/Sterile Processing Technician Entry to support decontamination, reprocessing and maintenance of surgical instruments and patient care equipment. The role includes on‑the‑job training under supervision and a clear path to professional development.

You'll work a 40‑hour week, 3pm–11pm, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays, and start in January 2027. Prior experience is not required, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs essential equipment processing functions and manages par levels.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to support patient care.
• Performs decontamination of durable medical equipment and surgical instruments.
• Gains hands-on experience with sterilization methods.
• Participates in professional education and growth opportunities.
• Decontaminates items per IFU and departmental standards.
• Prepares items for sterilization.
• Acquires knowledge of sterilizers used by the department.
• Assists in preparing case carts and trays for procedures.
• Communicates information needed for proper handling of instruments.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is seeking an Instrument/Sterile Processing Technician Entry to support decontamination, reprocessing and maintenance of surgical instruments and patient care equipment. The role includes on‑the‑job training under supervision and a clear path to professional development.

You'll work a 40‑hour week, 3pm–11pm, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays, and start in January 2027. Prior experience is not required, and comprehensive benefits are provided.