Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Tech. The Sterile Processing Technician supports the operating room team by preparing, cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, and delivering surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. The role also maintains inventory, manages sterilization tracking applications, and operates and troubleshoots autoclaves, washer disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, scheduled from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with 40 hours per week. No weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities.
- Required Qualifications:
- Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire.
- CRCST or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification.
- Must be at least 18 years of age before the start date.
- Ability to frequently lift or carry 25 pounds or more and occasionally work above shoulder level.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of experience handling and sterilizing surgical, medical, or dental instrumentation within the past four years.
- Vocational certificate as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years.
- Two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Additional Information:
- Prepares and delivers medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Maintains inventory and storage of supplies.
- Uses multiple computer applications for sterilization tracking and processing.
- Operates and troubleshoots autoclaves, washer disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners.
- Adapts to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting.
- Communicates directly, empathetically, and articulately with a variety of people.
- Demonstrates patient-centered and customer-focused communication skills.
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
