Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Tech
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$24.05 - $32.06 an hour - Full-Time, Evenings Shifts. 40 hours/week. (Monday-Friday/3pm-11:30pm)
+$2.00/hr for evening and weekend shifts

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech who performs decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments, hospital instruments and medical equipment throughout the institution, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off and Illness Bank
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• OR Tech experience preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Certification (NICHSPDP or IAHCSMM) preferred, but not required
• Experience working in a sterile processing department required.

Responsibilities

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facilities,
• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to SPM and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.
• Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all BCH policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments.
• Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor and/or Clinical Lead and follow process for replacement.
• Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques.
• Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Maintains records for QA and sterilization.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, ColoradoWe are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Location: Boulder Community Health · Sterile Processing
Schedule: Full-time, Evenings - 10 hour shifts, M-F 3-1130