Sterile Processing Technician
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen Valley Hospital

Sterile Processing Tech

• Location: Aspen, Colorado
• Employment Type: Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Mid shifts, 4 10-hour shifts

Role Overview

The SPD Technician cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes all instruments used for surgical procedures and patient care. Duties include performing daily biological and sterile supply testing with logs, organizing and directing instrument needs to units, assisting with endoscopy procedures as needed, and stocking and ordering unit supplies as directed. The role follows AORN, AAMI, HSPA, and CER standards as guidelines for SPD practice. The technician works across departments on patient safety and communication, and may help with duties outside surgically specific tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Sterile Processing Technician experience of 3 years
• Sterile Processing Technician experience within the last year
• CRCST or CER

Housing

• Travelers must secure their own housing (at additional cost).
• Housing is extremely expensive, especially in winter. Options are suggested in Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs.
• Travelers with a housing budget well below typical local apartment costs should not be submitted.

Additional Requirements

• Does not accept RTOs.
• Must be healthy enough to safely function in a low-oxygen environment (8,000 ft elevation).