Sterile Processing Technician

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

Cleans, decontaminates and process instrument trays utilizing preference cards, edits preference cards as needed per organizational standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

•  Maintains all sterilization logs for autoclaves and steris System 1E machines.
•  Performs daily Bowie Dick Test.
•  Performs daily Biological Test for Autoclaves and System 1E.
•  Performs and documents Bi-monthly cleaning of autoclave.
•  Cleans and processes GI scope with documentation and sterilization as needed.
•  Makes arrangements for equipment repair, sending out and receiving in.
•  Maintains department inventory control for supplies and implants utilizing established PAR levels.
•  Works with Materials for special orders, updating EPIC, inventory changes.
•  Assists in pulling cases uses preference cards as needed.
•  Assist with opening cases using sterile technique as directed by RN and ORT.
•  Practices and is knowledgeable of AAMI Guidelines and practices.
•  Participate in committees as assigned.
•  Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards.
•  Perform in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals.
•  All other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

•  High School Diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training or certification program.
•  American Heart Association BLS.
•  Certification as Sterile Processing Technician preferred.
•  If non-certified, must be certified within two years.

PAY RANGE:

$16.88 - $22.96 per hour (Not Certified)

$18.90 - $25.70 per hour (Certified)

BENEFITS:

We offer a full range of benefits to fit your needs and family for full time and part time employees!

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions.  You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow.  We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

Medical – Choose from a HSA or PPO medical plan with pre-tax spending accounts.
Dental – An affordable all-inclusive services plan.  No need to choose from 2 or 3 options.
Vision – Just for you or your whole family.
Paid Time Off – Personal and sick leave immediately available as accrued each pay period.
Medical Transport – Add MASA as a supplemental for both Air and Ground usable in all 50 states.
Accident and Critical Illness – For those unexpected life issues that may happen. Cash payouts to you.
Term Life and AD&D INS. – Free to full and part time employees.
Voluntary Life Ins. – Additional coverage for you to purchase for yourself, spouse and or children.
Short Term Disability – 2 levels to purchase for your needs.
Long Term Disability – Free to you while employed.
Employee Assistance Program – A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services

Statement Regarding Initial Application:

In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, any applicant filling out this initial application will not need to disclose any age-identifying information. This standard is upheld in any additional documents submitted alongside this initial application. Any resumes, or additional documentation, that have information that would disclose an applicant’s age can be redacted at the applicant’s discretion.