Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Tech. The position is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, assembling, storing, and distributing surgical instruments, procedure trays, equipment, case carts, and supplies. The role supports operating room and clinical department needs, maintains accurate instrument tracking and sterilization records, and responds to emergency, trauma, and add-on case requirements.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening shift, 8 hours per shift, Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multifunctional team.
- Computer proficiency and ability to learn software relevant to sterile processing.
- Ability to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a hospital or clinic operating room.
- Additional Information:
- Assemble, clean, disinfect, sterilize, package, store, and transport instruments and medical equipment.
- Operate and monitor sterilization equipment while following Universal Precautions during decontamination.
- Inspect instruments and power equipment for cleanliness, functionality, and impairment.
- Maintain instrument tracking, labeling, inventory, and sterilization records in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinate equipment and instrument inventory status, including order status, back orders, and tray changes.
- Prepare and deliver supplies for operating room, nursing unit, and ancillary department needs.
- Support emergency, trauma, and add-on cases by ensuring required instruments and supplies are available and delivered promptly.
- Provide on-the-job training to newly hired department associates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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
