Sterile Processing Equipment Technician PRN in Danbury, CT, United States
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Sterile Processing Equipment Technician PRN
Location: Danbury, CT, United States
Salary Range: 19.54 - 37.94
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 0.0
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Rotating every other weekend 7:00am- 3:30pm
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2026
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Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
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SPD Per Diem opportunity!
Day Shift
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Summary:
The Sterile Processing Tech III performs all sterile processing functions independently. Understands and adheres to AAMI and AORN standards. Serves as an educational resource for sterile processing in quality and prioritization of sterile processing by using technical and functional expertise. Uses problem solving skills and team leadership to promote efficient departmental throughput. Coordinates instrument processing activities and workflow.
Responsibilities:
Understands and adheres to HIPAA and current AAMI and AORN standards, OSHA, CDC, FDA, EPA, and DPH regulations.
Provides both proactive and reactive quality monitoring for infection prevention, product identification and traceability, mechanical/automated equipment, availability of instrumentation.
Serves as an educational resource for sterile processing staff to carry out the functions of the department in a timely and effective manner.
Immediately responds to and documents concerns with quality assurance.
Retrieves and reviews the surgical schedule; prints preference cards as needed.
Prioritizes the daily work flow of the sterile processing department and matches staff levels to workload as needed.
Uses critical thinking to prioritize work in case cart management to be completed on each shift. Troubleshoots areas of potential conflict including instrument and supply shortages.
Works closely with the OR staff to ensure that the appropriate instrumentation is available and in good working order.
Participates in cost containment activities and special projects as assigned.
Leads staff in-servicing as needed.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: High School Diploma and a minimum of six years sterile processing experience.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT), and Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required.
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred.
With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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