Travel Sterile Processing Technician - $1,550 per week

Certification Details Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire. Job Details Job Summary : The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient. Essential Functions : -Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Core Charge RN, and Core Supervisor, the Sterile Processing Technician prepares and delivers medical / surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. -The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation, as well as maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the core. -The Sterile Processing Technician manages multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes. -Responsible to operate and troubleshoot power equipment to process instruments (i.e. autoclaves, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaners). Job Requirements Required Skills & Experience : -Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. -Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner. -Demonstrated patient-centered and customer focused communication skills. -Frequent lifting / carrying of 25 pounds or more, with occasional work above shoulder level. Required Education : -High School diploma or GED. Additional Details Preferred Skills & Experience : -Prefer two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical / medical / dental instrumentation within the past four years, or vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years. -Alternatively, at least two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years. -Prefer knowledge of medical terminology.

Salary : $1,550