Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $32 to $35 per hour in Garden City, KS

Sterile Processing Tech
Location: Garden City, KS
Agency: United Health Care Staffing
Pay: $32 to $35 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) | Garden City, KS | 13 Weeks Contract

Behind every successful surgery is a sterile processing professional making sure every instrument is clean, safe, assembled, and ready for action. We’re seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) to join a dedicated perioperative team in Garden City, KS.

If you have a sharp eye for detail, know your instruments inside and out, and take patient safety seriously, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
• Location: Garden City, KS
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Pay Rate: $32 to $35 per hour

Roles and Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment
• Prepare surgical instrument trays, case carts, and supplies according to procedure requirements
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment, including steam sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and washer-disinfectors
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, damage, and proper operation
• Perform biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring of sterilization processes
• Maintain accurate sterilization records and instrument tracking documentation
• Ensure sterile instruments and supplies are delivered to operating rooms and procedural areas in a timely manner
• Collaborate with OR staff, nurses, surgical technologists, and other clinical departments
• Identify damaged or malfunctioning instruments and coordinate appropriate repair or replacement
• Maintain inventory of sterile supplies and assist with restocking
• Follow AAMI, OSHA, infection prevention, and facility-specific standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sterile processing environment
• Participate in quality assurance and process improvement activities
• Support operating room efficiency by ensuring instruments and supplies are available when needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Sterile Processing Technician experience
• Current CRCST certification required by facility
• CSPDT certification may be accepted depending on facility requirements
• Current BLS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, decontamination, sterilization, and infection prevention
• Familiarity with instrument tracking systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and handle instrument trays safely
• Commitment to patient safety and quality standards