Travel Sterile Processing Tech — Flexible Contracts

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to operate sterilization equipment, ensure proper sterilization parameters, and rotate through decontamination, tray assembly, and sterilization processes. Strong aseptic technique and instrument knowledge are essential.

The role requires 2+ years in sterile processing, CRCST or CSPDT certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Experience in the sterile processing environment or graduate of a surgical technology program or military training program.
• 2+ years experience working in sterile processing or surgical related field preferred. [Required]
• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required] OR
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]

Responsibilities

• Operates complex sterilization equipment and selects the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU).
• Ensures all parameters for sterilization are met by reviewing and signing all sterilizer recording charts to verify proper sterilization time, temperature, pressure, humidity, and sterilant exposure.
• Rotates assignments among various areas within the department, including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization processes, and management of supplies and equipment.
• Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization.
• Selects proper cleaning methods for pre-cleaning and cleaning instrumentation, power tools, and equipment based on manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components.
• Correctly and safely operates all equipment in the decontamination area, adhering to standards for personal protective equipment and prevention of body fluid exposure.
• Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items by selecting appropriate items, trays, and instruments, and records information in computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet.
• Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set.
• Applies aseptic technique and proper wrapping of instrument trays to allow end users to open products in an aseptic manner.
• Produces compact, logically arranged packages within proper weight limits for assured sterilization.
• Ensures appropriate sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Under pressure

Medical terminology

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Instrument knowledge

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AdventHealth is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to operate sterilization equipment, ensure proper sterilization parameters, and rotate through decontamination, tray assembly, and sterilization processes. Strong aseptic technique and instrument knowledge are essential.

The role requires 2+ years in sterile processing, CRCST or CSPDT certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent.