Sterile Processing Technician

Edwards, Colorado, To us, it’s about living life to the fullest while serving our patients, teammates, neighbors and friends. We are dedicated and passionate in everything we do, seeking challenge and appreciating the routes that got us here. Whether our path is clinical or not, we all came to find balance and meaning in our lives within the work we are passionate about and the adventures we live. Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Our updated 520,000-square-foot hospital opened in December 2020.   This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.  Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (as stated in the Job Title). Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

POSITION PURPOSE:To adhere to polices and sterile processing procedures set forth by the organization to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. To ensure the effective and efficient turnover processing of instruments to maintain patient safety at all times. To act as a preceptor to new employees. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform cleaning, inspections, and sterilization techniques based on established standards of practice for S. P. C. Maintain all instrument sets to ensure that instruments are clean, complete, function correctly, and are sterile. Maintain working knowledge of the instrument sets, configuration, and supplies. Responsible for the documentation of sterilization processes in all log books. Carefully and efficiently uses supplies and liners to facilitate quality care and cost efficiency.

Seek additional education opportunities within and outside the hospital setting and share knowledge by serving as a preceptor to new employees. Participate in implementation of plans to improve teamwork or to resolve conflict. Provide excellent customer service, work as a team, and be an advocate to VH patients. Models a Just Culture and Organizational Values. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience:Minimum 1 year hospital Sterile Processing experience with OR instrumentation strongly preferred. License(s):N/ACertification(s):N/AComputer / Typing:Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.  EducationN/APay is based upon relevant education and experience.  Pay Range:$21. 49—$32. 23 USD  Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wagesParental leave (4 weeks paid)Housing programsChildcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits: MedicalDental VisionEducational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan RepaymentSpecialty Certification ReimbursementAnnual Supplemental Educational FundsPaid Time Off: Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year. Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityRecreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursementRecreation discountsPet insurancePRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility 

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