Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing. The position is responsible for assembling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, storing, and tracking procedure trays, surgical trays, instruments, equipment, and supplies. The role supports operating room and clinical department needs, monitors sterilization equipment, maintains accurate records, and responds to emergency, trauma, and add-on case requirements.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification; ability to perform decontamination, sterilization, instrument tracking, and operation of sterilization equipment; effective and diplomatic communication skills; computer proficiency and ability to learn software relevant to sterile processing; ability to work in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment; ability to work nights and weekends.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous operating room experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Assemble, distribute, and deliver disposable and durable medical equipment, case carts, and supplies.
- Follow Universal Precautions during cart disassembly and decontamination activities.
- Package clean supplies and instruments, maintain instrument records, and transport sterilized items to clinical areas.
- Recheck instruments for cleanliness or impairment and verify power equipment.
- Support instrument tracking by following labeling processes, using an engraver, and documenting missing instruments or replaced implants.
- Communicate equipment and instrument inventory status, order status, back orders, and changes to Central Processing staff and surgical charge personnel.
- Ensure emergency, trauma, and add-on cases are properly supplied and delivered in a timely manner.
- Use applications and technology to maintain accurate records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Provide on-the-job training to newly hired department associates.
- On-call coverage may be required during a regularly scheduled shift.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
