Certified Sterile Processing Technician

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Job Summary

Under General supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager and direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor. Cleans assembles and sterilizes equipment supplies and instruments. Decontaminates assembles and sterilizes surgical instruments utilizing steam autoclaves and Plasma low temperature sterilization equipment. Technicians perform high level disinfection of equipment and instrumentation utilizing Automatic Endoscope Reprocessing units and manual soaking protocols.



Essential Functions:

• Equipment and Sanitation Responsibilities
  Decontaminates assembles and sterilizes all equipment and instruments properly and completely. Maintain all proper procedures and guidelines during the cleaning preparation and sterilization process. Ensure all steps are followed during the Decontamination cleaning and inspection has.
  Provides direct assistance to all Ambulatory Ancillary & OR staff members in managing their instrumentation sets maintenance and updates.
  Performs all Decontamination maintenance duties completely including sink cleaning stainless steel counter top cleaning. Complete all washers cavitation machine and cart washer efficacy testing. Sweeps and mops all floors.
  Performs all Assembly maintenance duties completely. Cleaning and stocking of work stations Pre-work and Post Work processes. Clean all stainless steel counter tops. Organize instrument staging rack and prioritize all instrument sets.
  Performs all Sterilization maintenance duties completely. Organize sterilization work stations to include Biological incubators staging area. Organize Sterilization racks. Clean stainless steel counter tops.
  Comprehensively utilizes all electronic tracking systems as intended and implemented. Reports any discrepancies within the safety arena I.E. Sharps medication or damaged equipment and instrumentation received. Technician demonstrates the ability to perform all Collection and distribution of instrument sets & equipment duties for the departments serviced. (80%)
• Customer Service
  Technician demonstrates the ability to provide optimum Customer service during computer e-mails phone calls or in person. Provide accurate information to all customers and assist in problem resolution to completion.
  Coordinates all patient care efforts with multidisciplinary teams within the hospital.
  (20%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience:

• Two years of sterile processing experience required

Licenses:

• CSPDT-Certified SPD Technician - CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution required OR
• HSPA- Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association required OR
• CRCST-Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Tradesmen International required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hospital safety hazard protocols including universal precautions and body mechanics ergonomics.
• Ability and aptitude to maintain all quality control standards established in the decontamination assembly and sterilization work areas.
• Ability to maintain all departmental documentation duties including but not limited to electronic records maintenance verification validation and completion within the decontamination prep and packaging and sterilization areas.
• Ability to perform all duties within the AAMI / AORN standards. Technician demonstrates the ability to follow all Manufacture intentions for usage for all equipment and instrumentation reprocessed.
• Show the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Technician maintains professional communication both electronically and in person.
• Technician maintains respect for all coworkers by acknowledging their values and beliefs.
• Being on time every day and ready to work at the start of the shift.
• Microsoft Outlook Word Excel Power Point Sterile Processing Microsystems One Source document management.

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Benefits

At Denver Health we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life your family and your future with generous paid time off fully paid parental leave exceptional retirement contributions comprehensive health coverage and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance career advancement pathways and professional development while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year inclusive of vacation personal/sick and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical dental vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education coaching and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety the Public Health Institute at Denver Health Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net health care system Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.