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San Luis Valley Health is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Tech. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you’re the behind-the-scenes MVP making sure every tool is clean, safe, and ready to go. If you like hands-on work, staying organized, and knowing your job actually makes a difference, this one’s for you.
What You'll Need:
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High school diploma or GED
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Certification in Sterile Processing preferred or completion of a Sterile Processing training program
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Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical instrumentation
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Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain attention to detail
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Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks
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Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST – HSPA
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Knowledge of sterilization methods and infection prevention
What You'll Do:
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Decontaminate, clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical devices according to established procedures
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Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and defects; assemble trays and sets accurately
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Operate and monitor sterilization equipment (e.g., steam, low-temperature, ultrasonic cleaners)
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Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of sterilization processes
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Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory standards (AAMI, AORN, OSHA, Joint Commission)
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Store and distribute sterile supplies to operating rooms and clinical departments
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Identify and report damaged or missing instruments
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Maintain a clean, organized work environment
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Collaborate with operating room staff and other departments to ensure timely instrument availability
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Participate in quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
We Take Care of Our People
As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:
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Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
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Enjoy 21 days of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
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Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
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Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
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Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
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Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
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Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
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Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
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Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
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Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.
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