Sterile Processing Technician — Critical Instrument Prep

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Central Sterile Supply Technicians to provide sterile processing services at Madigan Army Medical Center. The technician will process reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation following infection‑control procedures.

The position requires careful attention to detail to prevent patient‑safety risks. The role is on-site with a rotating schedule across 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• Certificate and completion of a central sterile supply training course; equivalency requests permitted.
• 1 year of CST experience within the last 2 years.
• Current certification from IAHCMS or NSC/NIOSH Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Receive, disassemble, and inspect reusable medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Clean and decontaminate instruments by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, and using ultrasonic/washer equipment.
• Inspect instruments after cleaning for contamination, damage, and proper function.
• Identify and label medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Assemble specialty surgical trays and instrument sets.
• Select proper packaging and sterilization methods, including Steam and Ethylene Oxide (ETO).
• Wrap, seal, label, and prepare instruments with indicators.
• Inspect sterilized items for indicators, package integrity, and moisture.
• Stock and store sterile instruments and supplies.
• Handle regulated medical waste, general waste, and soiled linen.
• Follow OSHA PPE requirements and infection-control procedures.

Skills

Sterilization

Decontamination

Instrument inspection

Tray assembly

Steam sterilization

ETO sterilization

PPE compliance

Education

Central Sterile Processing Certificate

Job description

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Central Sterile Supply Technicians to provide sterile processing services at Madigan Army Medical Center. The technician will process reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation following infection‑control procedures.

The position requires careful attention to detail to prevent patient‑safety risks. The role is on-site with a rotating schedule across 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 facility.