Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Temporary

Aspen Valley Health•Aspen, CO

1d•$35 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a full time Sterile Processing Technician within the Sterile Processing department here at Aspen Valley Health. This is a short-term TEMPORARY position with an anticipated start date of February 12, 2026 and an expected end date of April 30, 2026. Work Shift: Mids - 10 Hour Compensation Range: $34.85 - $55.77 Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour! The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position. The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes all instruments used for surgical procedures and patient care, performs all daily biological and sterile supply testing and maintains logs for each, functions throughout the facility to organize and direct instrument needs to units, assists clinical operations as needed with endoscopy procedures, stocks and orders supplies for unit as directed, and will be responsible for understanding and being fully involved in completion of competencies based on AVH policies, AORN, AAMI, HSPA, and CER standards that are used as guidelines for SPD practices. The SPD Technician will be an active member of the entire department, with the ability to help in roles outside of surgically specific job duties if needed. The SPD Technician will work collaboratively with others within the department to ensure an efficient, professional, and respectful environment. The SPD Technician will work with other departments as well in regards to patient safety and communication. This Position Offers: Highly competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep. As a temporary employee, you are eligible for medical insurance within your first 30 days. You will also be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, discounted ski pass options, 457B, and a number of AVH hosted programs. Environment and Culture: Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. "I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy "I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa “The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country! This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired. If you're a current AVH employee and want to apply for a position, you must sign in to your employee Workday account, navigate to the Menu > Jobs Hub, and apply directly through there. Internal employees cannot apply via the external career site. At Aspen Valley Health (AVH), you’ll join a team committed to making a meaningful difference—every day. As one of the top 100 critical access hospitals, we offer more than just a job: we offer the chance to grow your career while serving your community. Our mission and core values foster nationally recognized patient care and exceptional career opportunities. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of support, AVH is where purpose and opportunity meet.

Requirements

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes all instruments used for surgical procedures and patient care
performs all daily biological and sterile supply testing and maintains logs for each
functions throughout the facility to organize and direct instrument needs to units
assists clinical operations as needed with endoscopy procedures
stocks and orders supplies for unit as directed
will be responsible for understanding and being fully involved in completion of competencies based on AVH policies, AORN, AAMI, HSPA, and CER standards that are used as guidelines for SPD practices
will be an active member of the entire department, with the ability to help in roles outside of surgically specific job duties if needed
will work collaboratively with others within the department to ensure an efficient, professional, and respectful environment
will work with other departments as well in regards to patient safety and communication