Local Contract Sterile Processing Technician - $35 per hour

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a local contract Sterile Processing Technician for a local contract job in Rochester, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Title: STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN - RST

Location: Not specified

Contract Length: Not specified

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Core Charge RN, and Core Supervisor, the Sterile Processing Technician prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. This role involves cleaning, packaging, and processing surgical equipment and instrumentation, maintaining inventory and storage of supplies in the core, and managing multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes. The technician is also responsible for operating and troubleshooting power equipment to process instruments, such as autoclaves, washer disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire.
• Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Demonstrated patient-centered and customer-focused communication skills.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of 25 pounds or more, with occasional work above shoulder level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years, or vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years.
• Alternatively, at least two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
• Overtime is required; no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.
• Required by manager prior to start date: CBSPD or CRCST certification.
• BLS certification is not required.

RightSourcing IHS Job ID #L-37494655. Posted job title: STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN - RST