Sterile Processing Technician

We are currently hiring for a full time STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN to work within our Sterile Processing Department.

Compensation Range:

$25.77 - 41.24 per hour

Non-Exempt

Night and weekend shift differentials up to $6 per hour!

Compensation package is based on your specific qualifications for the role.

Requirements:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire

Position Overview:

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician cleans, disinfects and sterilizes all instruments and equipment used for surgical procedures and patient care. The Certified SPD Technician performs all daily biological and sterile supply testing and maintains logs for each. The Certified Sterile Processing Technician functions throughout facility to organize and direct equipment needs to units. The Certified SPD Technician assists clinical patient operations as needed with endoscopy procedures and clinics. The Certified SPD Technician Stocks and orders supplies for units as directed. The SPD tech will be responsible for understanding and being fully involved in completion of competencies based on AVH policies, AORN, AAMI, IAHCMM and SGNA standards that are used as guidelines for SPD Practices. The Certified SPD Technician will be an active member of the entire department, with the ability to help in roles outside of surgically specific job duties if needed. The Certified SPD Technician will work collaboratively with others within the department to ensure an efficient, professional and respectful environment. The Certified SPD Technician will work with other departments as well, in regards to patient safety and communication.

This Position Offers:

What to Love:

Aspen Valley Hospital has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.

What We Offer:

* Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.

* Healthcare as low as $38 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family!

* All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.

* Virtual and robust mental health resources available.

* Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don't use.

* Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.

* Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.

* You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.

* In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.

* In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)

* Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.

* Employee referral bonuses.

* Transportation and carpool discounts and incentives.

Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here.

Environment & Culture:

Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, this is so much better!! It's like CHEERS, Where everybody knows your name."

"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for."

It's no surprise that our attrition rate is LOWER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

The application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.