American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Autoclave, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Inventory Levels, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Preventative Maintenance, Safety Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sterilization, Supply Chain, Team Player
Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (Travel Contract)
Location: Elmhurst, Illinois
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks (Temp-to-Hire)
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- 5x8 Hour Shifts
- Variable Shift Timing
- 40 Hours per Week
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician for a travel contract assignment in Elmhurst, Illinois. The technician will be responsible for ensuring the proper cleaning, sterilization, assembly, and maintenance of surgical instruments and medical equipment in a fast-paced hospital environment.
This role plays a critical part in supporting surgical and procedural teams by maintaining strict infection control standards and ensuring all instruments meet safety and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Decontaminate surgical instruments and medical equipment using approved PPE and infection control protocols
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble surgical instruments following IFUs and SOPs
- Assemble and package surgical trays and instrument sets accurately
- Operate autoclaves, sterilizers, and washer disinfectors safely and effectively
- Inspect instruments for damage, cleanliness, and proper functionality
- Document missing or damaged instruments per departmental procedures
- Maintain accurate sterilization records, tracking logs, and inventory documentation
- Perform computer-based documentation and data entry tasks
- Monitor and maintain instrument and supply inventory levels
- Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of sterilization equipment
- Ensure compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards and infection prevention guidelines
- Collaborate with surgical, supply chain, and clinical teams
- Participate in training, competency checks, and continuous improvement activities
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Certification required (CRCST, CIS, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and sterilization workflows
- Experience with autoclaves and washer disinfectors required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in high-volume environments
- Basic computer and documentation skills required
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to follow strict SOPs and infection control standards
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.