Traveling Sterile Processing Tech

Direct Staffing Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide sterile surgical instrumentation within a hospital environment. The role requires a high school diploma, CRCST certification, and two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include adhering to infection control guidelines, managing sterilization processes, and ensuring the availability of instruments for surgical cases.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a hospital or surgical center with sterilization responsibilities required.
• Knowledge of infection control guidelines essential.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate department equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterile surgical instrumentation to the Operating Room(s).
• Maintain documentation of sterilization processes.
• Communicate effectively with OR staff regarding instrument availability.

Skills

Time management

Productivity

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Job description

The purpose of the Sterile Processing Technician is toprovide sterile surgical instrumentation to the Operating Room(s) as well as other areas of the hospital.

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient by adhering to standards, policies and procedures
• Able to operate within budgetary specifications, including time management, productivity and accuracy of practice
• Must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency
• Must be able to operate all department equipment
• Maintains proper documentationof all sterilization processes and biological monitoring activities.
• Adheres to all infection control guidelines.
• Accurately prepares, inspects, assembles, and sterilizes items according to their specific process guidelines.
• Communicates with OR staff to ensure instruments needed are available and sterilized for all cases
• Retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.
• Demonstrate excellent organization skills and an ability to identify process bottlenecks and drive improvements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications for consideration:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting or surgical center with sterilization responsibilities, required
• Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Qualifications

• Traveling Experience of at least 2 years
• Ready to start immediately

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc