CO- Sterile Processing Technician

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the "playground" that is Colorado. From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients-residents and visitors alike-see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services. SUMMARY: Cleans, decontaminates and process instrument trays utilizing preference cards, edits preference cards as needed per organizational standards ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Maintains all sterilization logs for autoclaves and steris System 1E machines • Performs daily Bowie Dick Test • Performs daily Biological Test for Autoclaves and System 1E • Performs and documents Bi-monthly cleaning of autoclave • Cleans and processes GI scope with documentation and sterilization as needed. • Makes arrangements for equipment repair, sending out and receiving in • Maintains department inventory control for supplies and implants utilizing established PAR levels • Works with Materials for special orders, updating EPIC, inventory changes • Assists in pulling cases uses preference cards as needed • Assist with opening cases using sterile technique as directed by RN and ORT • Practices and is knowledgeable of AAMI Guidelines and practices • Participate in committees as assigned • Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards • Perform in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals • All other duties as assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training or certification program Certification as Sterile Processing Technician American Heart Association BLS IMPORTANT PLEASE READ VERIFICATION OF CREDENTIALS CHECKLIST Before agency personnel may provide care to patients or perform any responsibility requiring a license, a HR representative will confirm receipt of the following credentials/documents from candidates travel agency: • Current CO license or multistate license and source verified o If permanent license, verify online & print a copy of the page. o If temporary license, have copy of authorization letter from Colorado Board of Nursing; verify by phone, note on copy and place in their file. • Copies of certifications required for the position that are listed in the Job Description. o Such as: BLS and ACLS must be AHA, and PALS. • Immunization records including documentation of immunity to Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella-Zoste, Hep B and Tetanus. • TB test within the last year. We will only accept QuantiFERON. • Influenza shot is required by the State of Colorado no exceptions during influenza season. Influenza season is Sept 1st (depending on availability of flu vaccines) through to March 31st of the following year, or as otherwise defined by the Department of Epidemiology and Flu Surveillance Team. • Confirmation of having received the COVID Vaccine (copy of vaccine card). • Copy of negative 10 panel drug screen results (within the last 30 days). • Resume' with work experience. • Documented references. • Proof of all required Regulatory (OSHA) Training. • Assessment of skills/competencies. • Results of criminal background check including OIG (within the last 30 days). • CAPS check through the State of Colorado (required for all patient care positions). I will also need a W-9 for your company.

Shift: Monday -Thursday, 4 10's, On Call Required

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Sterile Processing Technologist
General Certifications: General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS,NRP,ATT); Nursing Certifications(CPI ,ENPC,RNFA,TNCC,AWHONN,NIHSS,STABLE,ASLS,NBSTSA,APHON,CMA,CCMA,RMA,C-EFM)
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