Sterile Processing - Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician

The Department of Sterile and Materials Processing is a state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilizing facility. The Sterile Processing Department assists in the decontamination, high-level disinfection, assembling, sterilization, and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments, trays, and pans. These functions are performed using state-of-the-art decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization equipment. Instruments, trays, and pans are assembled, processed, and distributed to operating rooms and clinics. These items are tracked by a bar code system. Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, and surgical case carts.
• Selecting the appropriate method of packaging and sterilization by consulting with the Processing Manager as needed.
• Examining surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function.
• Assembling instrument sets ensuring the appropriate number and type of instruments according to established protocols.
• Handling instruments properly to ensure sterilization and completing documentation to guarantee accurate contents.
• Operating steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures.
• Checking time, pressure, and temperature gauges frequently to maintain proper levels.
• Performing simple maintenance of sterilizers such as cleaning drain baskets.
• Assurance of sterility through preparing cultures, reviewing test packs, and interpreting results.
• Checking and adjusting medical equipment to ensure it is operating according to specifications.
• Decontaminating surgical instruments and equipment to prevent cross-contamination according to established procedures.
• Receiving and storing supplies from outside vendors and maintaining inventory levels.
• Documenting and filling orders for surgical supplies as needed.
• Maintaining records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing, and any equipment needing repair.
• Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments, including daily checks on stock levels and sterility dates.

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

Disclaimer: 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 BluePipes, 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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