San Luis Valley Health·Alamosa, Colorado
The technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical devices. They must ensure all tools are accurately assembled and distributed to operating rooms while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
The salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
This position will remain open until filled.
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.
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:
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.
Enjoy 21 days of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
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.
Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
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.
Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
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.
Like to learn more? Click here [https://www.sanluisvalleyhealth.org/documents/resource%20flyers/Benefit-Summary-8-25-2021.pdf] for more information on our employee benefits program!
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and are preferred to have a Sterile Processing certification or training. Physical ability to stand for long periods and knowledge of medical terminology are required.
Market context
In Colorado, support-services physician roles are typically competitive because employers look for advanced clinical training, an active MD-Physician license, and experience applying medical principles in complex settings. These positions often draw interest from candidates seeking strong compensation and benefits, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save time by turning the original posting into a quicker first review. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure, training, and specialty fit before submitting.
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