Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician

The Central Supply Technician is responsible for the cleaning, processing, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment. This position also functions as a Case Cart Attendant for the Operating Room. Receives, sorts, processes, assembles, or sterilizes both patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established departmental policies. Understands all detergents and disinfectants used to process items. Implements both Universal Precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Operates and loads sterilizers and assures biological tests and Bowie Dick tests are correctly performed, incubated, read, and recorded. Assures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all items processed and ensuring the correct label/load gun is used. Reads and interprets chemical integrators per load and observes and initials all computerized printouts for accuracy. Adheres to the correct use of computerized instrument count sheets.

Prepares case carts for delivery using doctors' preference information to assemble required instruments, drugs, and special equipment. Notifies nursing teams in the room of missing items and confers with coordinators about shortages of supplies and equipment. Completes a daily checklist. Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 60 lbs., and stands for the length of the shift.

Adheres to standards identified in the organization's competencies.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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