Traveling Sterile Processing Tech

Direct Staffing Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterile surgical instrumentation is available for the Operating Room in a hospital setting. This role includes maintaining infection control standards and documentation of sterilization processes. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, CRCST certification, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting or surgical center with sterilization responsibilities required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of sterilization processes.
• Ready to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Provides sterile surgical instrumentation to the Operating Room(s).
• Maintains proper documentation of all sterilization processes.
• Communicates with OR staff to ensure instruments are available and sterilized.

Skills

Time management

Productivity

Accuracy

Organization

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

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