Sterile Processing Tech Certified

As our Certified Sterile Processing Tech you will promote improved quality and patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department performing routine tasks related to decontamination processing sterilization and distribution of instruments and supplies.

Every day you will operate and monitor sterilization equipment maintain meticulous records in compliance with AAMI AORN Joint Commission and OSHA standards. You will also maintain your certification monitor/instruct/mentor non-certified staff and actively facilitate the departments preparation for survey/regulatory assessments contributing to a culture of patient safety.

To be successful in this role you will be a Certified Sterile Processing Technician with meticulous attention to detail a strong understanding of safety and compliance standards and a commitment to ensuring quality and patient safety in the OR.

• Cleans decontaminates inspects assembles and wraps or packages supplies and instruments using proper techniques and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of how items to be sterilized should be packaged in a manner that promotes successful sterilization.
  
• Understands the recommended practices for cleaning and care of surgical instruments and powered equipment and the device manufacturers validated and written instructions for use.
  
• Understands that devices labeled as single-use should not be reprocessed unless the FDA guideline for reprocessing of singleuse devices can be met.
  
• Sterilizes supplies and instruments using the prescribed method (e.g. steam gas plasma (Sterrad).
  
• Operates washer/decontaminator per department policy and procedure.

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  
• CRCST or CSPDT Certification

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience

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 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 Commissions 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 youre 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.