Travel Sterile Processing Tech Certified Sterile Processing Tech Job
Overview
Overview Sterile Processing Tech (Specialty: Certified Sterile Processing Tech) – Rochester, New York. Start date: 08/10/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,079–$1,128 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 8-hour shifts.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,079–$1,128 per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour shifts; evenings, weekends, holidays with on-call as needed
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Assignment setting: large, high-volume acute care environment
- Typical hours: 40 hours per week, subject to unit needs
Responsibilities
- Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts; determine packaging and sterilization methods in consultation with the Processing Manager; document contents and ensure aseptic preparation
- Operate steam sterilizers following established procedures; monitor time, pressure, and temperature; load/unload sterilizers and organize items for distribution; perform basic maintenance on sterilizers as needed
- Verify sterility by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs, interpreting results, and completing required documentation; adjust processes to maintain sterility standards
- Inspect and adjust medical equipment to ensure instruments and devices meet specifications before issue; send nonconforming items for repair
- Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment per approved procedures; prevent cross-contamination; set up decontamination equipment and clean work areas; handle infectious waste and linen per protocol
- Receive, verify, and store supplies from vendors; track stock against requisitions; document receipts and discrepancies; maintain inventory par levels and fulfill stock for patient care areas; record equipment usage and service histories
Requirements
- Certification: Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation: BLS (American Heart Association)
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Sterile Processing Technician
- Setting experience: Experience in a large, high-volume acute care environment
- Travel experience: At least 6 months of travel experience
- References: Two professional references from the last two assignments
Benefits and Support
- 13-week contract with a travel assignment
- 40 hours per week (typical) with shift patterns including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed
- Dedicated assignment support and travel coordination throughout the engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Regular pay via weekly deposited wages
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