Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician — Sterile Processing Tech. This position performs the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and high-level disinfection of surgical instrumentation and endoscopes. The role also supports quality assurance, instrument tracking, inventory control, regulatory compliance, and customer service within a healthcare environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Additional Information:
- Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and package complex surgical instrumentation and endoscopes according to established procedures.
- Sterilize or perform high-level disinfection in accordance with manufacturer instructions, department policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and promptly report safety issues or employee accidents.
- Monitor equipment parameters and document quality assurance and quality control activities for sterilizers, instrument washers, sonic washers, and automatic endoscope preprocessors.
- Track instruments using a computerized instrument tracking system and maintain stocking and inventory control.
- Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures to provide appropriate instrumentation and service.
- Provide courteous assistance to internal and external customers and escalate concerns when necessary.
- Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including attendance expectations.
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
