Sterile Processing Technician
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Job Opportunity: Central Sterile Technician (Travel/Contract)

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Specialty: Surgical Services - Central Sterile Technician
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call: No
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Trauma Level: Level 1 trauma facility experience required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years total experience as a certified sterile processing technician
• At least 2 years experience at a Level 1 trauma facility (1.5 years trauma experience may be considered if total experience is 3 years)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• National certification: CRCST OR CBSPD, and CER or CFER
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA required
• Must have Endoscopy/C.F.E.R (CBSPD) or CER (HSPA) certification

Special Requirements

• Must have 2 years of experience as a certified sterile processing technician at a Level 1 trauma facility

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 60 days of start
  • SSN Trace, State and Federal checks (Colorado CBI, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
  • Education verification (3rd party or transcript/diploma)
• Employment history verification for last 3 years with explanations for gaps >30 days
• References: 2 references from last 2 years, including one from last year, from Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above
• Skills checklist annually

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines, boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines, boosters if needed
• Drug testing within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific exemption during flu season
• COVID vaccine documentation or signed declination

Competency Exams (Required within 1 year of start and updated annually)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for ICU and related units)
• Core Part I, II, III (minimum 80% score)
• OSHA Mandatory Training (minimum 80% score)
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Time off (RTO) is limited to 10 days maximum and is not allowed during certain holiday periods (e.g., Dec 21, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026)
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

This position is ideal for certified sterile processing technicians with solid trauma Level 1 experience seeking a travel contract in Colorado with a night shift schedule.