Surgical Services / Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 5x8
• Time: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Compensation

• Weekly Gross: Up to $1,500/week (Based on Experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) to support a busy Surgical Services department within a 277-bed acute care hospital. The SPT plays a critical role in maintaining patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, stored, and distributed for clinical use.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, and disinfection of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Inspect, assemble, package, and prepare instrument trays and procedure sets for sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, including steam and low-temperature sterilizers.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records, biological testing logs, and tracking documentation.
• Manage inventory and stock levels of sterile supplies.
• Identify damaged or malfunctioning instruments and coordinate repair or replacement.
• Distribute sterile instruments and supplies to operating rooms and patient care areas.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services staff to support procedural and operational needs.
• Float between like units or departments as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Sterile Processing certification preferred or required per facility policy (CRCST/HSPA preferred).
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Sterilization methods and equipment
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Infection prevention and control practices
  • Instrument tray assembly and processing workflows
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) CRCST Certification
• Prior acute care hospital experience
• Experience supporting high-volume surgical services departments

For more details reach at

https://Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com/