Sterile Processing Technician
Golden, Colorado
Intermountain - 12911 West 40th Avenue

Sterile Processing Tech

Location: Golden, Colorado
Employment Type: Non-Nursing Clinical
Shift: Day (Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Assemble, clean, disinfect, sterilize, and store procedure and surgical trays and equipment.
• Assemble, distribute, and deliver disposable and durable medical equipment, case carts, and supplies to Operating Room, Nursing Units, and Ancillary Departments.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment; disassemble carts and follow Universal Precautions for decontamination.
• Sterilize, disinfect, package, and maintain records for instruments and supplies; transport sterilized items to appropriate locations.
• Assemble sterilized instruments and verify cleanliness and functionality; check power equipment.
• Track instruments using labeling, engraving, and documentation of missing instruments or implants.
• Communicate inventory status and order updates with Central Processing staff and Surgery Charge Nurse.
• Respond to emergency situations ensuring timely supply delivery for emergency, trauma, and add-on cases.
• Utilize technology and applications for accurate record keeping in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Provide on-the-job training to newly hired associates.
• May be required to work overtime, float to other departments within competency, and be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, with experience within the last year preferred.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification through HSPA or CBSPD.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with software relevant to sterile processing.
• Experience in hospital and/or clinic operating room settings.