Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Non-Certified Sterilization Processing Technician
Peak Vista Community Health Centers, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 22 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 81,500 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Flagler, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).
Compensation (Pay):
$16.43 to $23.82/hourly, based on experience.
A $1000 sign on bonus will be paid in the following manner: $300 payout upon 30 days of employment, $300 payout upon 90 days of employment, and $400 payout upon one year of employment*.*Current employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
Loyalty Bonus - $1200 upon 1 year of service and then a $300 payout for every additional 3 months worked. This applies to only FT employees. The amount will be prorated for PT employees.
Summary of Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD403(b) Retirement with Company MatchPaid Time OffTuition AssistancePerks RewardsEmployee Assistance Programhttps://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing clinic support through the proper care and handling of all Dental and Medical Clinic instrumentation. To include appropriate receiving of instrumentation, cleaning, decontaminating, packaging, and redistribution of instrumentation to specified clinics in accordance with guidelines and recommendations. This position will require excellent communication skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work as a team with minimal supervision. Associate must be able to work in a fast-paced, proactive, upbeat environment and possess critical thinking skills as it relates to Sterile Processing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains departmental organization and cleanliness.Conducts appropriate sterilization cycles needed in accordance with instrument manufacturer's instructions.Maintains accurate tracking/documentation for all clinic instrumentation received and distributed.Maintains records of continuing education.Provides appropriate communication and tag any instrumentation or equipment removed from service.Verifies cleanliness of instrumentation and assemble in accordance with the instructions.Prioritizes daily tasks and clinic deliveries.Provides appropriate communication for needed supplies.Assists with clinic instrument transportation when needed.Works weekends and/or alternate shifts as necessary.Performs task and responsibilities as assigned by department managerAbility to travel inside and outside of the Colorado Springs area.Promotes and demonstrates the mission, vision, and Core Values of Peak Vista.Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, medical staff, and leadership.Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.Strives to deliver the best outcomes and highest quality serviceDemonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the Compliance Plan and Conflict of Interest requirements.Enhances the effectiveness; efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals.Other duties as assignedSupervision Exercised:
None
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:Education: High school diploma or equivalent education.Work Experience: 1 year of previous experience in Sterile Processing or Dental Assistant with sterilization experience preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older to be an eligible driver on behalf of Peak Vista.Valid Colorado driver's license and proof of insurance.Must meet and maintain driver criteria as prescribed by Peak Vista's insurance underwriter.Active certification of
CRCST
(Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from
IAHCSMM
or
CSPDT
(Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) from
CBSPD
or Certified Dental Assistant with sterilization experience preferred.CPR Certification to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Computer Skills:
Intermediate ability to access the intra/internet to manage timecard, review policies and procedures and read company communications; use e-mail to communicate with co-workers, leadership and other departments; use and create a variety of templates, complex tables, manage table data, sort and filter merges and also perform basic work with existing Macros; customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data and elaborate reports; work with multiple worksheets, filter data, use integrate functions and manipulate databases; customize templates and the PowerPoint environment and to make a presentation interactive by using hyperlinks and active buttons.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OSHA risk level/work environmental hazards: This position has been categorized as OSHA Level One. See Exposure Control Plan for details.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee must constantly stand and walk and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace an an Equal Opportunity Employer.**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com.
Compensation (Pay):
$16.43 to $23.82/hourly, based on experience.
A $1000 sign on bonus will be paid in the following manner: $300 payout upon 30 days of employment, $300 payout upon 90 days of employment, and $400 payout upon one year of employment*.*Current employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
Loyalty Bonus - $1200 upon 1 year of service and then a $300 payout for every additional 3 months worked. This applies to only FT employees. The amount will be prorated for PT employees.
Summary of Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD403(b) Retirement with Company MatchPaid Time OffTuition AssistancePerks RewardsEmployee Assistance Programhttps://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing clinic support through the proper care and handling of all Dental and Medical Clinic instrumentation. To include appropriate receiving of instrumentation, cleaning, decontaminating, packaging, and redistribution of instrumentation to specified clinics in accordance with guidelines and recommendations. This position will require excellent communication skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work as a team with minimal supervision. Associate must be able to work in a fast-paced, proactive, upbeat environment and possess critical thinking skills as it relates to Sterile Processing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains departmental organization and cleanliness.Conducts appropriate sterilization cycles needed in accordance with instrument manufacturer's instructions.Maintains accurate tracking/documentation for all clinic instrumentation received and distributed.Maintains records of continuing education.Provides appropriate communication and tag any instrumentation or equipment removed from service.Verifies cleanliness of instrumentation and assemble in accordance with the instructions.Prioritizes daily tasks and clinic deliveries.Provides appropriate communication for needed supplies.Assists with clinic instrument transportation when needed.Works weekends and/or alternate shifts as necessary.Performs task and responsibilities as assigned by department managerAbility to travel inside and outside of the Colorado Springs area.Promotes and demonstrates the mission, vision, and Core Values of Peak Vista.Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, medical staff, and leadership.Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.Strives to deliver the best outcomes and highest quality serviceDemonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the Compliance Plan and Conflict of Interest requirements.Enhances the effectiveness; efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals.Other duties as assignedSupervision Exercised:
None
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:Education: High school diploma or equivalent education.Work Experience: 1 year of previous experience in Sterile Processing or Dental Assistant with sterilization experience preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older to be an eligible driver on behalf of Peak Vista.Valid Colorado driver's license and proof of insurance.Must meet and maintain driver criteria as prescribed by Peak Vista's insurance underwriter.Active certification of
CRCST
(Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from
IAHCSMM
or
CSPDT
(Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) from
CBSPD
or Certified Dental Assistant with sterilization experience preferred.CPR Certification to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Computer Skills:
Intermediate ability to access the intra/internet to manage timecard, review policies and procedures and read company communications; use e-mail to communicate with co-workers, leadership and other departments; use and create a variety of templates, complex tables, manage table data, sort and filter merges and also perform basic work with existing Macros; customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data and elaborate reports; work with multiple worksheets, filter data, use integrate functions and manipulate databases; customize templates and the PowerPoint environment and to make a presentation interactive by using hyperlinks and active buttons.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OSHA risk level/work environmental hazards: This position has been categorized as OSHA Level One. See Exposure Control Plan for details.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee must constantly stand and walk and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace an an Equal Opportunity Employer.**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com.