Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Certified Sterile Processing Tech in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job ID84834
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs:
Job Overview
The Instrument/Sterile Processing Technician Certified is an essential role in patient safety and infection control by ensuring surgical instruments, endoscopes and patient care equipment is decontaminated, reprocessed, and maintained. The Certified Technician operates several types of surgical instrument sterilizers and decontamination equipment.
Additional Information
Department Name: CSH Sterile Processing Multiple Shifts Are Available Full time - Nights, 40 hours per week. 4 ten hour shifts Mon-Thurs 9-7:30am or 5 eight hour shifts Mon-Friday 11pm-7:30am. Eligible for benefits. Full time - Weekends, 40 hours per week. Friday - Monday 4 ten hour shifts from 10am-8:30pm. Eligible for benefits. Part time - Evenings, 12 hours per week. This would be broken up into three 4 hour shifts or two 6 hour shifts. Not eligible for benefits.
Qualifications
Education: High School or GED Experience: 1-year related experience Certification(s): Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Inspects and assembles surgical instruments, equipment, trays and packs. Fills surgery case carts from predetermined listings; may deliver case carts to surgical floor. Identifies and reports supply, equipment, and procedure problems. Assists in the orientation and continuing education of lower-level Sterile Processing Technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration and effective communication within the department. Maintains established departmental standards by adhering to policies and procedures, contributing to quality assurance initiatives. Render used items clean and decontaminated manually or mechanically by following established policies and procedures in the decontamination area for instruments, supplies, carts and equipment. Participates in achieving departmental sterilization objectives by following policies and procedures related to assembly, inspection, sterilization, storage, and proper handling of instrument trays, supplies, and equipment. Develops and maintains expert knowledge of surgical service, sterile process, or instrument classification. Collaborates with other Sterile Processing Departments within the organization to address staffing challenges.
Other Information
SCOPE & LEVEL Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions. Complexity: Falls between the entry and full performance/senior level. Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices. Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations