Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

Adelphi Staffing; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a sterile processing technician for a contract/travel assignment in Tahlequah, OK. The role covers the handling, cleaning, and sterilization of instruments for examinations, surgeries, and procedures across multiple ORs.

Responsibilities include instrument assembly, inventory management, waste handling, and meticulous record keeping. The position requires at least 1 year of sterile processing certification and experience with both steam and low-temperature

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing certification.
• Experience with decontamination, manual cleaning, mechanical cleaning, and HLD.
• Experience with assembly, care, and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments.
• General instrumentation and laparoscopic instrument experience.
• Experience with steam and low-temperature sterilization.
• Experience using facility-specific sterilization equipment.
• Dental tray assembly experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver clean and sterilized instruments and equipment for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts, and clinical procedures.
• Sterilize, wrap, organize, and prepare medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays.
• Prepare surgical gloves and gowns before medical procedures.
• Collect, manually clean, sort, and decontaminate used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Prepare and package decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment.
• Inspect supplies to ensure cleanliness and proper condition.
• Identify and report sterilization equipment problems to surgeons or supervisors and request replacements as needed.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, sterilized items, and supplies.
• Reorder medical and surgical supplies, manage inventory, and monitor expiration dates.
• Remove and dispose of medical waste appropriately.
• Perform instrument assembly, including general, laparoscopic, flexible endoscope, and dental instruments.
• Maintain proper care and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Decontamination

Manual cleaning

Mechanical cleaning

High-level disinfection

Medical device handling

Laparoscopic instruments

Steam sterilization

Low-temperature sterilization

Facility equipment operation

Job description

Tahlequah, United States | Posted on 11/04/2026

• Job Type Contract/Travel
• Date Opened 11/04/2026
• Country United States

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Coverage Period: November 30, 2026 – February 27, 2027

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1 year of required sterile processing certification.
• Experience with decontamination, manual cleaning, mechanical cleaning, and high-level disinfection (HLD).
• Experience with assembly, care, and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments.
• General instrumentation and laparoscopic instrument experience.
• Experience with steam and low-temperature sterilization.
• Experience using facility-specific sterilization equipment.
• Dental tray assembly experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and deliver clean and sterilized instruments and equipment for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts, and clinical procedures.
• Sterilize, wrap, organize, and prepare medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays.
• Prepare surgical gloves and gowns before medical procedures.
• Collect, manually clean, sort, and decontaminate used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Prepare and package decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment.
• Inspect supplies to ensure cleanliness and proper condition.
• Identify and report sterilization equipment problems to surgeons or supervisors and request replacements as needed.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, sterilized items, and supplies.
• Reorder medical and surgical supplies, manage inventory, and monitor expiration dates.
• Remove and dispose of medical waste appropriately.
• Perform instrument assembly, including general, laparoscopic, flexible endoscope, and dental instruments.
• Maintain proper care and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments.

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Operating Rooms: 4 inpatient ORs, 5 outpatient ORs, and 2 outpatient endoscopy rooms
• Equipment: Arthrex, Steris, Olympus, and other facility equipment