Sterile Processing Technician

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Sterile Processing Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have diverse sterile processing experience, including instrument decontamination, assembly and preparation, and sterilization. This role supports service members and their families in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Duty Location: Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. No telework allowed.

Schedule

Hours of performance may include shift work. Normal duty hours may include rotating 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, including nights, weekends, and federal holidays. The work schedule may include shift work and will not exceed 12 hours in a 24-hour period or 80 hours in a consecutive 14-day period.

• 1st Shift: 0645-1515
• 11 Shift: 1045-1915
• 2nd Shift: 1445-2315
• 3rd Shift: 2245-0715

Responsibilities

• Perform instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization for surgical specialties: general surgery, robotics, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, OB/GYN, OMFS, vascular, and orthopedic surgery.
• Prepare instrumentation and supplies for surgery using various sterilization methods.
• Monitor and track surgical instruments using a computer-automated tracking system.
• Perform record-keeping for all sterilization processes.
• Check expiration dates on sterile supply items, remove outdated items, and rotate stock on a “first in, first out” basis.
• Maintain and restock the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) cart exchange program, including transportation of CPR carts in emergencies and maintaining supplies and documentation.
• Assemble and disassemble instrumentation and equipment per manufacturer’s instructions for use (MIFU).
• Perform daily and weekly cleanings and function testing on all equipment.
• Participate in the orientation and training of 68D students, new employees, medical interns, nursing students, residents, and other medical training programs provided by Tripler Army Medical Center.
• Assist with oversight of 68D students and training of staff in sterile processing equipment operation, instrument handling, assembly, decontamination, and sterilization procedures.
• Carry a paging and/or other electronic communication device used by operating room personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) continuous years of recent experience as a sterile processing technician in an SPD setting (one year of which must have occurred within the last year).
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot processing equipment, including washer-disinfectors, sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and automatic endoscope reprocessors.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments for specialties: general surgery, urology, robotics, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, eye surgery, ENT, GYN, vascular, and orthopedic surgery.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification(s):
  • CSPDT – Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or
  • CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA), or
  • Certification from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross (in-person training only; web-based courses are not acceptable).
• U.S. Citizenship (required for contract work).

Occupational Health Requirements

• Documentation of required physical testing or a report of a physical examination.
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
• Documentation of immunizations, annual vaccinations, and physical examinations as required at the time of initial placement.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Employer-sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• Legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance options.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options for pre-tax savings on qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an immediately vested employer contribution match.
• Professional growth opportunities through courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.