Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician — Sterile Processing. The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, processes, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments, patient care equipment, and reusable medical and surgical items. The role also supports operating room case cart preparation, sterilization documentation, equipment testing, and coordination of supplies for surgical procedures.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week; rotating schedules and shifts may be required based on operational needs. Weekend and holiday coverage are required.
- Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a central processing course or one year of instrument processing experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- National certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPDT)
- Ability to work every other weekend and three out of six holidays
- Additional Information:
- Receives, sorts, processes, assembles, and sterilizes patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established policies.
- Uses detergents, disinfectants, universal precautions, and personal protective equipment appropriately.
- Operates steam, ethylene oxide (ETO), Sterrad, and Steris sterilizers.
- Performs, records, and interprets biological and Bowie-Dick tests, chemical integrators, sterilization records, and computerized printouts.
- Uses computerized instrument count sheets accurately.
- Prepares case carts using physician preference information, including required instruments, medications, and specialized equipment.
- Communicates missing items and supply or equipment shortages to the appropriate clinical team.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, push and pull at least 60 pounds, and stand throughout the 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
