Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Tech. This position performs decontamination, preparation, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment used for patient care. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to infection control protocols, aseptic technique, safety procedures, and quality standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week; rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required at submission.
- At least 3 years of experience in the matching specialty, including experience as a Central Processing Technician with sterile processing, decontamination, and sterilization responsibilities.
- Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience is highly preferred.
- Additional Information:
- Disassemble, clean, assemble, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, equipment, and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.
- Inspect instruments to verify that all required items are available for procedures.
- Test and maintain sterilization equipment to confirm proper operation.
- Maintain accurate sterilization and quality assurance records.
- Report equipment or supply issues through appropriate channels.
- Manage inventory and coordinate supply replenishment as needed.
- Follow safety and infection control policies and procedures.
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
