Sterile Processing Technician - Falmouth, MA - JS 26-10805

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician / Sterile Processing Aide
Location: Falmouth, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day/Evening Shift | Monday – Friday | 40 Hours/Week | Rotating Weekends | On-Call Required
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $1,100 – $1,161/week

Position Overview

We are seeking a Sterile Processing professional to perform decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and surgical supply management while maintaining infection-control standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

• Basic computer and communication skills.

• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course or CCH Medical Terminology challenge exam.

• One of the following: Anatomy & Physiology coursework, CCH Anatomy Exam, SPD Technician Certification, or 3 years of recent SPD experience.

• SPD Technician Certification exam must be successfully completed.

• Technician-level roles require the applicable SPD experience and certifications outlined for the position level.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, disinfect, inspect, and prepare surgical instruments and clinical equipment.

• Assemble, wrap, package, label, and store instruments and sterile supplies.

• Follow physician preference cards and established sterilization procedures.

• Select appropriate sterilization methods and accurately document sterilization loads and biological tests.

• Operate sterilization and SPD equipment, including steam, ETO, Sterrad, Steris I, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and heat sealers.

• Maintain surgical supply inventory and communicate shortages or inventory issues.

• Retrieve, distribute, and track medical and surgical supplies and equipment.

• Follow PPE, infection-control, safety, and department procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and provide professional service to patients, visitors, and coworkers.

• Participate in required training, meetings, in-services, and on-call responsibilities.