Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,221 per week in New Orleans, LA

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Mid Hours per Shift: 8 hours (14:00 - 22:30) Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a Level I or II hospital setting License: Compact or state license required Certifications: IAHCSMM/HSPA, CRCST, CSPDT Must-Have: - Trackable work history - No cancellations in work history - Familiarity with sterilizers, Sterrad machines, and ultrasonic equipment Description: Travelers may be assigned to an "Emergency Team." Experience with biological indicators, chemical agents for decontamination, and high-level disinfection is required.

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Mid Hours per Shift: 8 hours (14:00 - 22:30) Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a Level I or II hospital setting License: Compact or state license required Certifications: IAHCSMM/HSPA, CRCST, CSPDT Must-Have: - Trackable work history - No cancellations in work history - Familiarity with sterilizers, Sterrad machines, and ultrasonic equipment Description: Travelers may be assigned to an "Emergency Team." There is an expectation to stay at the facility until after the event passes or to be part of the relief team. Specific details regarding pay will be provided during emergency events. Candidates should not apply if they are not comfortable with these expectations. All candidates must have 2-3 years of current work experience in sterile processing. Mandatory certifications include IAHCSMM/HSPA and CRCST or CSPDT. Experience with biological indicators, chemical agents for decontamination, and high-level disinfection is required. Candidates should be familiar with instrument tracking systems. Knowledge of the three-sink method in decontamination is essential. Candidates should understand the loaner/vendor process. It is necessary to monitor parameters on the sterilization printout to determine instrument sterility. Teamwork is key in this role, and candidates should articulate its importance. Checking instrument functionality is a critical task. Familiarity with robotic instruments and the proper cleaning methods is necessary. A minimum skills checklist score of 3 is required for various specialized procedures. Candidates must have experience in flexible cystoscopy, flexible ureteroscopy, neuro, cardiovascular, and robotics. No local travelers will be accepted; candidates must reside over 65 miles from the facility. Two years of experience in the specialty is required for all locations. References are not required for submission but will be needed to obtain clearance to start. All modules completed during orientation will factor into the overall required hours.