Certified Sterile Processing Tech

AdventHealth Castle Rock is hiring a full-time Certified Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization operations at its Castle Rock, Colorado facility. ### What you'll do - Select appropriate materials, packaging, and sterilization methods for each instrument set based on manufacturer instructions - Operate complex sterilization equipment; review and sign sterilizer recording charts to verify parameters before releasing items for clinical use - Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble surgical instruments and complex instrument sets, documenting activity in computer tracking systems - Identify and segregate reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization; manage equipment safely in the decontamination area - Execute the recall process for sterilization failures and escalate positive results to supervisors - Rotate assignments across decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, and equipment management areas; participate in new-employee training and department in-services ### What we're looking for - Active CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Tech) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) — required - High school diploma or equivalent — required; technical/vocational training in sterile processing preferred - Working knowledge of microbiology principles, aseptic technique, infection control, and cross-contamination prevention - Familiarity with the full range of surgical instruments: use, operation, maintenance, assembly, and cleaning requirements - 1+ year of related sterile processing experience preferred - BLS/CPR certification preferred ### What's included - Pay range: $19.58–$31.32/hr (~$40,726–$65,146 annualized) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1 - Paid time off from Day 1; 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave - 403(b) retirement plan - Career development resources and whole-person well-being support ### About the practice AdventHealth Castle Rock is part of AdventHealth, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system operating hospitals and outpatient facilities across multiple states. The Castle Rock campus serves a growing community south of Denver and supports a full range of surgical and clinical services. The sterile processing department operates in direct support of surgical teams, making instrument readiness and sterility assurance central to patient safety.