Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
No of Positions or candidates required: 6
Specialty: Sterile Processing / Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Reprocessing - decontamination, prep/packaging & sterilization, high-level disinfection (HLD), and case cart/sterile storage
Place of Work (City/State): Oklahoma City, OK
Site: Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKC VAMC)
Location: 921 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of 4 one-year extension
Night: 11:30 PM 8:00 AM
Day: 8:00 AM 3:30 PM (currently unstaffed; may be added later)
Evening: 3:30 PM 12:00 AM (2 contract SPS staff)
Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call may be required; federal holidays observed.
Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks
Certifications: HSPA or CBSPD certification required
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience needed: Minimum 2 years of recent Sterile Processing Technician experience (or equivalent combination of education + 2 years relevant SPS experience)
Knowledge of aseptic principles, detergents, cleaning techniques, and sterilization methods
Knowledge of surgical instrument use, assembly/disassembly, cleaning, sterilizing, and storage
Flexible endoscope reprocessing and AER operation
Ability to interpret written policies, IFUs, and technical/regulatory materials
Effective communication in English (written and verbal)
Decontamination: transport, disassemble, manually/mechanically clean, disinfect RME; operate washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, AER units
Preparation/Packaging & Sterilization: inspect, assemble instrument/dental trays per count sheets, select sterilization method (steam, low-temp, Sterrad, AER, manual HLD), operate/troubleshoot sterilizers, perform QA testing
High-Level Disinfection: transport, inspect, reprocess, and store HLD items; maintain chemical levels
Case Carts/Sterile Storage: prepare case carts per OR pull sheets, maintain and rotate sterile storage inventory
Document all QA/QC checks per VHA Directive 1116, Joint Commission, AAMI, and HSPA/CBSPD standards
Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.