Job Summary
Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Tech. This position supports the operating room team by preparing, cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, and delivering surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. The role also maintains inventory, supports sterilization tracking, and operates and troubleshoots equipment used to process instrumentation.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week; no weekends, holidays, or call.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential.
- Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) required within 18 months of hire.
- Certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or CRCST.
- At least 18 years of age before the start date.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting.
- Effective, direct, empathetic, and articulate communication skills.
- Patient-centered and customer-focused communication skills.
- Ability to frequently lift or carry 25 pounds or more and occasionally work above shoulder level.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Vocational certificate as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant completed within the last two years.
- Two years of experience handling and sterilizing surgical, medical, or dental instrumentation within the past four years.
- At least 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, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Maintains inventory and storage of supplies.
- Manages multiple computer applications to support sterilization tracking and processing.
- Operates and troubleshoots autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners.
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
