Central Sterile Supply Technician

Central Sterile Supply Technician
Fort Carson Colorado
Where Service Meets the Summit

The Community Colorado Springs & Fort Carson Colorado

Colorado Springs is one of Americas most desirable cities nestled at the base of Pikes Peak with over 300 days of sunshine each year. The city offers an unparalleled quality of life with world-class outdoor recreation a thriving cultural scene and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy easy access to Garden of the Gods the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center scenic hiking and biking trails and some of the finest skiing in the Rocky Mountains all just an hour from Denver. With a vibrant downtown excellent schools and a cost of living well below other major Colorado cities Colorado Springs consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States.

About the Facility Evans Army Community Hospital

Evans Army Community Hospital is a state-of-the-art military medical center serving the Fort Carson community including active-duty service members retirees and their families. As part of the Defense Health Agency Evans ACH delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across a wide range of specialties including primary care surgery radiology gastroenterology physical therapy behavioral health and womens services. The facility is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient-centered care and offers healthcare professionals a rewarding opportunity to serve those who serve our country.

Facility Address: 1650 Cochrane Cir Fort Carson CO 80913

Responsibilities

• Receive disassemble and inspect reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation for damage
• Determine and execute the correct decontamination method (wiping soaking rinsing scrubbing ultrasonic automated endoscope reprocessing washer decontaminator/sterilizer)
• Assemble and prepare the full range of specialty trays and instrument sets; select correct wrapping/packaging and sterilization process (ETO or Steam)
• Conduct equipment testing of surgical instruments for operational efficiency and precision
• Perform High Level Disinfection (HLD) of flexible scopes manual and automated; ensure proper storage
• Perform daily quality assurance testing on all cleaning and sterilization equipment; interpret results and log them
• Receive sterilized items from sterilizers; check for sterilization integrity; stock and store in sterile storage rooms
• Receive and dispose of regulated medical waste general waste and soiled linen per OSHA regulations
• Maintain compliance with infection control standards safety policies and Joint Commission requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate completion of a central sterile supply training course.
• Experience: 1 year of experience within the last 2 years as a central sterile supply technician.
• Certifications: BLS is NOT required for this position.
• Board Certification: Current certification by the International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materials Management (IAHCSMM) or the National Institute of Health Care Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel.
• Licensure: N/A (non-credentialed position).
• U.S. Citizenship required

Schedule

Monday Friday 810 hour shifts between not to exceed 40 hours per week. 30/60-minute uncompensated lunch.

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