Sterile Processing - Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Cynet Health; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Presque Isle, ME seeks a Sterile Processing Tech for a 13-week assignment. The role requires at least 2 years in sterile processing, decontamination, processing, and instrument inspections, with CRCST preferred. Mon-Fri schedule with rotating weekend call; on-call evenings apply.

Facility handles 10–15 cases daily across several departments, providing collaborative support. Candidate will work in a 89-bed facility, transporting sterile items to and from OR and ensuring high-level

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
• National certification preferred.
• CRCST certification preferred.
• Experience in decontamination, processing and instrument inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, processing, wrapping and inspection of instruments.
• Handle tray assembly and instrument inspections with high-level disinfection.
• Transport sterile items to and from the operating rooms.
• Maintain required chemical handling and endoscope processing standards.
• Support is available; on-call 1-2 evenings per week and every fourth weekend.

Skills

Decontamination

Processing

Instrument inspections

Endoscope processing

Tray assembly

Wrapping

High-level disinfection

Sterile transport

Education

CRCST preferred

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Sterile Processing - Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Profession: Sterile Processing

Specialty: Central Sterile

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in sterile processing

License: National certification preferred

Certifications: CRCST preferred

Must-Have: Experience in decontamination, processing, and instrument inspections

Description:ASAP start needed.Interviews will be conducted.Manager approval is required.The schedule is Monday to Friday, with rotating weekend call.The facility has 89 beds and includes various departments needing equipment processed.An average of 10-15 cases are handled per day.Candidates with 5+ years of experience may be considered for first-time travelers.Patient types include general surgeries, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, gynecology, orthopedics, and endoscopies.Skills required include decontamination, processing loaner pans and trays, tray assembly, wrapping, instrument inspections, and high-level disinfection.Transport of sterile items to and from the operating room is necessary.Proper use of chemicals is essential.Endoscope processing experience is required.No case picking is involved.Support is available from other technicians, although solo work may occur during evenings and weekends.On-call requirements include 1-2 evenings per week and every fourth weekend.Response time for on-call duties is 30 minutes.There are expectations for one holiday commitment per contract, which is on-call only.Request for time off must be approved by the manager.Scrub colors are provided.The unit culture is collaborative and supportive.