Sterile Processing Technician - Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

No of Positions or candidates required: 6

Specialty: Sterile Processing / Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Reprocessing - decontamination, prep/packaging & sterilization, high-level disinfection (HLD), and case cart/sterile storage

Place of Work (City/State): Oklahoma City, OK

Site: Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKC VAMC)

Location: 921 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of 4 one-year extension

Shift Schedule:

• Night: 11:30 PM 8:00 AM
• Day: 8:00 AM 3:30 PM (currently unstaffed; may be added later)
• Evening: 3:30 PM 12:00 AM (2 contract SPS staff)
• Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call may be required; federal holidays observed.

Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks

Certifications: HSPA or CBSPD certification required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience needed: Minimum 2 years of recent Sterile Processing Technician experience (or equivalent combination of education + 2 years relevant SPS experience)

Special Skills needed:

• Knowledge of aseptic principles, detergents, cleaning techniques, and sterilization methods
• Knowledge of surgical instrument use, assembly/disassembly, cleaning, sterilizing, and storage
• Flexible endoscope reprocessing and AER operation
• Ability to interpret written policies, IFUs, and technical/regulatory materials
• Effective communication in English (written and verbal)

Responsibilities:

• Decontamination: transport, disassemble, manually/mechanically clean, disinfect RME; operate washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, AER units
• Preparation/Packaging & Sterilization: inspect, assemble instrument/dental trays per count sheets, select sterilization method (steam, low-temp, Sterrad, AER, manual HLD), operate/troubleshoot sterilizers, perform QA testing
• High-Level Disinfection: transport, inspect, reprocess, and store HLD items; maintain chemical levels
• Case Carts/Sterile Storage: prepare case carts per OR pull sheets, maintain and rotate sterile storage inventory
• Document all QA/QC checks per VHA Directive 1116, Joint Commission, AAMI, and HSPA/CBSPD standards

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.