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SalarySterile Processing Technician Internal Traveler
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
Full Time, Evenings. 36 hours a week.
Pay range is between $30 - $45/hr. Rates are market dependent and will be determined at the time of written offer.
Boulder Community health is seeking an Internal Traveler, Sterile Processing Technician 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.
Contracts are 13 weeks.
External applications accepted
New hires cannot be ex-BCH employee.
Weekends Required.
Benefits include:
403B Retirement Program
Wellness Benefits
Discounts through PerkSpot
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- SPD Tech experience required.
- Certification (NICHSPDP or IAHCSMM) required
- Experience working in a Sterile Processing department required
- 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, Colorado
Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.
We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital.
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.
As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!
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 - 8 hour shifts, M-F days
