What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Sterile Processing Tech (Travel) position at Customer Value Partners?
Overview
CVP is seeking Travel Sterile Processing Technicians to support the Veterans Health Administration at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Cheyenne, WY. The Certified Medical Supply Technicians (Sterile Processing Technicians) will perform critical duties in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) department, including receiving, disassembling, inspecting, assembling, packaging, disinfecting, sterilizing, and distributing reusable medical supplies, instruments, and equipment to support surgical and clinical operations. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) working Monday-Friday between 0700-1730.
Location: Cheyenne VA Medical Center, 2360 East Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001
Hourly Rate: $21.63-23.41 Weekly Per Diem: $1,404.77
Duration: 4/15/25- 4/30/26 (Potential multiyear extension)
Responsibilities
- Receive and inspect contaminated instruments from operating rooms, dental clinics, endoscopy, nursing units, eye clinics, wound care, and podiatry
- Determine and execute correct decontamination and cleaning methods per Instructions for Use (IFU) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Assemble full range of instrument sets from simple 4-5 piece sets to complex 90-100 piece sets for various specialties
- Operate and monitor sterilization equipment including Steam, V-Pro, Trophon, and Medivators units
- Perform quality control testing including bacteriological monitoring
- Handle delicate and specialized equipment including flexible scopes, microsurgical instruments, and dental handpieces
- Maintain proper documentation in instrument tracking management system (Censitrac)
- Follow all safety and infection control protocols
- Interact professionally with clinical staff regarding instrument availability and substitutions
- Participate in required training and continuing education
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
- Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings
- Understanding of sterilization processes and cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of universal precautions and infection control practices
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Ability to obtain VA-sponsored background investigation clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous sterile processing experience in a hospital setting
- Experience with Censitrac or similar instrument tracking systems
- Prior VA experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Manual dexterity to handle delicate instruments
- Visual acuity to inspect detailed instruments
About CVP
CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.
Salary : $22 - $23
