Travel Sterile Processing Technician

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Sterile Processing Technician for a travel job in Rochester, Minnesota.

• Specialty:
  Sterile Processing Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Schedule Notes:
Mon-Fri, 2-10:30 PM, Overtime is required as needed. No weekends, no holidays, no call.

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Not specified

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. 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. This role involves cleaning, packaging, and processing surgical equipment and instrumentation, maintaining inventory and storage of supplies in the core, managing multiple computer applications for sterilization tracking, and operating and troubleshooting power equipment for instrument processing.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt 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.

• High School diploma or GED.

• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire.

• Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years.

• Vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years.

• 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.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• CBSPD or CRCST certification preferred by manager.

Additional Information:

• This role requires operating and troubleshooting power equipment such as autoclaves, washer disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Integrated Healthcare Services Job  #. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Sterile Processing Technician