Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) (Evening Shift)

About the role

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, assembles and sterilizes equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Decontaminates, assembles and sterilizes surgical instruments utilizing steam autoclaves and Plasma low temperature sterilization equipment.
• Extensive training on each protocol for established time line depending on experience and skill level.
• Maintains all hospital Service behaviors with Trust, Respect and Excellence.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members.
• Provides direct assistance to all Ambulatory, Ancillary, & OR staff members in managing their instrumentation sets maintenance and updates.
• Utilizes all hospital corner stone training modules, departmental in-service training and off site training sessions to ensure that all regulatory agencies, manufacture recommendations, and certification practices are followed and understood.
• Reports any and all hospital policy non-compliance to the shift Supervisor and/or the SPD manager.
• Reports, removes and documents all defective materials or equipment to shift Supervisor and/or the SPD manager.
• Affords patient privacy before, during and after all work activities.
• Evaluates daily practice in relation to professional SPD standards, statutes, regulations to include hospital and departmental policies and standards of care.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Works to ensure a safe environment for all patients and co-workers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0 -1 year of sterile processing experience required.

Qualifications

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.

React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and maintain professional communication both electronically and in person.

Technician maintains respect for all coworkers by acknowledging their values and beliefs.

Technician remains versatile and performs any and all job duties that are assigned to you, to support the daily operations.

Being on time every day and ready to work at the start of the shift.

Skills

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Sterile Processing Microsystems, One Source document management.

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.

• 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%.
• Comprehensive 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.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.

Pay

$21.00 - $27.19 / hr

Schedule

Evenings