Allied Technician - Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Details

Client Name
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Technician

Specialty
Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Job ID
38520320

Weekly Pay
$1562.0


Shift Details

Shift
5X8 Nights

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/15/2026

End Date
01/14/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

We are seeking a qualified Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. This role is essential for ensuring the cleanliness and safety of surgical instruments and equipment used across a variety of surgical cases.

Unit Details

• Daily Average Surgical Case Volume: 30
• Number of Operating Rooms: 14
• Average Daily Tray Volume: 250
• Patient Population: Neonates to Geriatrics
• Documentation Systems: EPIC, SPM (SPM Experience Required)
• Scrubs: Provided

Shift Information

This position requires a night shift schedule (5x8 hours from 23:00 - 07:30). Please note that the selected candidate will need to work a morning shift for the first two weeks for training and orientation. There may also be a requirement to assist in the evening shift starting at 15:00 if staffing needs shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sterilization and decontamination of surgical instruments.
• Assemble and wrap surgical trays according to established protocols.
• Reprocess scopes and probes, ensuring high-level disinfection standards are adhered to.
• Document and maintain records as required for equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing; 3 years preferred.
• No first-time travelers; experience is mandatory.
• Required skills include sterilization, decontamination, assembly/wrap, and equipment documentation.
• High-Level Disinfection (HLD) knowledge is required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Robotics: Davinci XI, Stryker Mako, Medtronic Stealth.
• Familiarity with SPD Sterilization Equipment: Getinge Sterilization, ASP Sterrad, Steris Dryer.
• Knowledge of SPD Decontam Equipment: Gettinge Washer, Medivators.
• Proficiency in Olympus and Karl Storz flexible scopes.

Certifications

• CBSPD, IAHCSMM, SGNA certification is preferred.

Additional Information

COVID vaccination is required. All requests for time off must be submitted with the initial application; no time off will be approved during the first two weeks of employment.

Potential candidates are encouraged to research the local area, as the cost of living may be high. It is important that candidates have a clear understanding of their housing options prior to applying.

Client Details

Address
400 West Pueblo Street

City
Santa Barbara

State
CA

Zip Code
93105