Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician
Position Type: 1 Contractor - Onsite
Location: Davenport, IA 52803
Department: Sterile Processing
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Certification Required: Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Travel Role: Yes


Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 07:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (5 days/week, 8 hours/day)
• Hours/Week: 40 hours
• Holiday Rotation: No
• On-Call: None
• EHR: Cerner

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment. This role ensures all instrumentation is processed according to industry standards, manufacturer's instructions for use (IFUs), and hospital protocols to support safe and efficient clinical operations.
Key Responsibilities

Decontamination & Sterilization

• Operate sterilization equipment safely and efficiently.
• Decontaminate soiled instruments, equipment, and sterilization containers per IFUs and regulatory guidelines.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and integrity.

Instrument Assembly & Case Support

• Assemble and correct instrument sets according to:
  • Count sheets
  • Instrument tracking systems
  • Current standards of practice
• Maintain required inventory levels for surgical trays and case carts.
• Ensure accurate labeling, wrapping, and sterilization of instruments.

Quality Assurance

• Perform regular QA audits of peer work.
• Report equipment malfunction or instrument damage immediately.
• Uphold compliance with hospital, manufacturer, and accreditation bodies.

Additional Duties

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized sterile processing environment.
• Support surgical services by ensuring timely instrument availability.
• Collaborate effectively with OR and SPD leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years Sterile Processing experience
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST, CSPDT, or equivalent)
• Experience operating sterilizers (steam, hydrogen peroxide, etc.)
• Experience decontaminating and assembling instrument sets
• Familiarity with tracking systems and instrument count sheets
• Experience working as a Traveler Sterile Processing Technician
• Ability to follow detailed IFUs and regulatory standards

Preferred

• Experience with Cerner
• Hospital-based SPD experience
• Strong QA and peer audit experience

Recruiter Submission Template -
Full Name:
Highest Degree (Field, Institution & Completion Year):
Do you hold an active Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST, CSPDT, or equivalent)? (Required):
Total Years of Sterile Processing Experience (Minimum 5 years required):
Experience in decontamination of instruments and sterilization equipment (yes/no):
Experience assembling and correcting instrument sets using count sheets/tracking systems (yes/no):
Experience with Cerner (yes/no):
Experience as a Traveler Sterile Processing Technician (yes/no):
Knowledge of IFUs and regulatory guidelines such as AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission (yes/no):
Are you available for the required shift (07:00-15:30, Mon-Fri)? (yes/no):
If not local, reason for relocation to Davenport, IA:
Motivation for Interest in This Position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly Rate on W2:
Earliest Interview Availability:
Earliest Start Date:
Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work onsite at Davenport, IA? (yes/no):