Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician – Sterile Processing. The position is responsible for assembling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, tracking, and storing surgical instruments, procedure trays, equipment, and supplies. The role supports operating room and nursing unit needs, maintains accurate sterilization records, responds to emergency case requirements, and ensures instruments and equipment are properly prepared for use.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.
- Ability to perform instrument tracking, sterilization, decontamination, record keeping, and proper use of Universal Precautions.
- Ability to use computers and learn software relevant to sterile processing.
- Effective and diplomatic communication skills within a multifunctional team.
- Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a hospital or clinic operating room.
- Additional Information:
- Assembles, distributes, and delivers disposable and durable medical equipment, case carts, instruments, and supplies.
- Operates and monitors sterilization equipment and packages clean supplies and instruments.
- Maintains accurate records in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Rechecks instruments for cleanliness or impairment and verifies the proper condition of power equipment.
- Supports instrument tracking through labeling processes, engraving, and documentation of missing or replaced instruments and implants.
- Communicates equipment and instrument inventory status, order status, back orders, and changes to Central Processing staff and the surgery charge nurse.
- Ensures emergency, trauma, and add-on cases are supplied and delivered to the operating room in a timely manner.
- Provides on-the-job training to newly hired department 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
