Urgent Hiring for Travel Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech
Facility Name: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Facility Address: 701 W. North Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60153
Shift: Eve : 1500-2330
Duration of the contract: 26 weeks
Hours Per Week: 8 hours x 5 days = 40 Hours

Sterile Processing Technician Job Description:

We are looking for a meticulous sterile processing technician to be responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. The sterile processing technician's responsibilities include retrieving contaminated supplies and delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and preparing sterile instrument trays for surgeries, examinations, and procedures.

To be a successful sterile processing technician, you should be meticulous with strong attention to detail. You should have a good working knowledge of a variety of sterilization techniques and be able to work with fragile equipment.

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities:

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Sterile Processing Technician Skills:

• Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job.
• Passion for keeping people safe.
• Good judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment.
• Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques.
• The ability to work well in a team or independently.

Experience Required:

• 1 years

Certification and License Required:

• Required Credentials IAHCSMM or CSPBD
• BLS - AHA

Contract length: 26 weeks

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: Up to $1,450.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Sterile processing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Acute care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• IAHCSMM or CSPBD (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Remotely:

• No