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, uses computer applications for sterilization tracking, and operates and troubleshoots equipment used to process surgical instrumentation.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, either 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week; no weekends, holidays, or call.
- Required Qualifications:
- Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire, or CRCST or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification as required.
- At least 18 years of age before the start date.
- Ability to lift or carry 25 pounds or more frequently and work above shoulder level occasionally.
- 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 earned within the past two years.
- Two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the past five years.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Additional Information:
- Prepares and delivers medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Cleans, packages, sterilizes, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the operating room core.
- Uses multiple computer applications to support sterilization tracking and processing.
- Operates and troubleshoots autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and other power equipment.
- Adapts to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting.
- Communicates directly, empathetically, and articulately with a variety of people while providing patient-centered and customer-focused service.
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
