Travel Sterile Processing Technician

Shift: Nights & Eve
Night (5x8 Hours) 23:00 7:30
Evening (5x8 Hours) 15:00 23:30

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, clean, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.
• Follow ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Operate washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, steam sterilizers (autoclaves), and other sterile processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, damage, and completeness before sterilization.
• Assemble instrument trays and procedure sets according to count sheets and specifications.
• Document damaged, missing, or non-functioning instruments according to company procedures.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records, instrument tracking documentation, and inventory data.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify leadership of supply needs.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of sterile processing equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to infection prevention, quality assurance, and safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, operations teams, and other departments.
• Participate in training, competency assessments, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year of Sterile Processing experience in a hospital, surgery center, or medical device processing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience.
• Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center is required.
• First-time travelers/first-time clinicians are not accepted.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile processing procedures.
• Experience with decontamination, assembly, inspection, packaging, and sterilization of reusable medical devices.
• Knowledge of steam sterilization, infection prevention, and quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs).
• Experience operating washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and autoclaves.
• Basic computer skills and experience using electronic tracking systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Pay: $1,300.00 - $1,350.00 per week

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Sterile Processing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CRCST (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person