Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician

A First Choice Staffing Service; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A First Choice Staffing Service in Medford, Oregon seeks a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician to support OR and clinic operations. The role is 25-30 hours weekly, Monday to Thursday, with shift variability.

You will perform decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, and documentation, maintain inventory, and ensure compliance; CRCST/CSPDT certification required; background check and drug screen; must be 18+.

Qualifications

• Certification as CRCST via HSPA or CSPDT via CBSPD is required.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments using manual wash, ultrasonic cleaners, and washer-decontaminators with proper PPE.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and function; assemble surgical sets per checklists.
• Package, label, and seal trays; use indicator strips to verify sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment per IFUs and standards.
• Record cycles, biological tests, and equipment checks for compliance.
• Stock and distribute sterile supplies and respond to urgent requests.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and remove damaged items from service.

Education

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

We are looking for a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician. This position is Monday through Thursday, 25-30 hours a week. Hours vary depending on surgical clinic volume. Must be certified.

$27-$30 DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Decontamination: Collect used instruments from the OR and clinical areas, and safely clean, disinfect, and decontaminate them using manual washing, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated washer-decontaminators while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Inspection & Assembly: Check all instruments for cleanliness, damage, wear, and proper function, then assemble surgical sets and trays according to established checklists and count sheets.
• Packaging & Labeling: Wrap, peel-pack, and seal instrument trays and devices, incorporating appropriate chemical or biological indicator strips to verify sterilization.
• Sterilization: Operate and monitor sterilization equipment (such as steam autoclaves, low-temperature systems, or Sterrad) following Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFUs) and AAMI standards.
• Quality Control & Documentation: Record and log all sterilization cycles, biological tests, and daily equipment checks in compliance with OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and CDC guidelines.
• Distribution & Inventory: Stock, rotate, and distribute sterile supplies and case carts to clinical floors, and respond quickly to urgent or emergency surgical requests.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance checks on departmental machinery, report malfunctions, and flag/remove damaged items from service.

Certification Required:

National certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Must be at least 18 years old to apply.