Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Tech. This position is responsible for assembling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, storing, and distributing procedure trays, surgical instruments, equipment, case carts, and medical supplies. The role supports operating room and clinical department needs, operates sterilization equipment, maintains accurate records, and ensures instruments and supplies are properly prepared for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.
- Knowledge of sterilization, disinfection, decontamination, durable medical equipment, instrument tracking, universal precautions, and record keeping.
- Ability to use computers and learn software relevant to sterile processing.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multifunctional team.
- Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a hospital or clinic operating room.
- Additional Information:
- Assembles, cleans, disinfects, sterilizes, packages, stores, and transports instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Operates and monitors sterilization equipment and follows proper decontamination procedures.
- Rechecks instruments for cleanliness or impairment and verifies the condition of power equipment.
- Maintains instrument tracking, labeling, inventory, and documentation processes.
- Coordinates equipment and instrument inventory status, including order status and back orders.
- Responds to emergency, trauma, and add-on cases by preparing and delivering required supplies in a timely manner.
- Uses applications and technology to support accurate record keeping in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Provides on-the-job training to newly hired associates.
- May be required to participate in on-call coverage 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
