Summit Hospital·Frisco, Colorado
Ensure the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department by performing decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments. Maintain strict compliance with regulatory standards and mentor non-certified staff to improve patient safety in the OR.
Where You’ll Work St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne. Job Summary and Responsibilities Join our team as a Certified Sterile Processing Tech. In the Certified Sterile Processing Tech role you will: Promote improved quality and improved patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department. Perform routine tasks relating to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment and sterile supplies. Responsible for general operating and monitoring of sterilization equipment. Maintain records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards. Maintains Certification, and monitors, instructs and mentors non-certified. Facilitate awareness and understanding around what is at stake with patients in the OR. Facilitate the department's preparation of staff to pass survey/regulatory assessments. This seasonal position is slated to start 11/23/2026 and end the week of 3/27/2027 *External SPD's are eligible for a $4,000 Seasonal Incentive.
**$400/month Summit County housing stipend available for full time residents of Summit, Park, Eagle, Grand, Clear Creek or Lake Counties. Must work at least 80% physically on-site at facility in Summit County and full time or part time status (PRN ineligible). More details available upon offer.*
Job Requirements In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: Computer skills required CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or transfer High School Diploma/G.E.D. required Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and hold a CRCST or CSPDT certification upon hire. Physical ability to exert up to 50lbs of force is required.
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