Sterile Processing Technician
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Sterile Processing Technician Educator – 13-week contract in Charleston, SC. CRCST/CBSPD required. Join a hospital sterile processing (SPD/CSPD) team to train and mentor sterile processing techs, support surgical services, and ensure instrument sterilization and infection prevention standards.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,130 – $1,210
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina (Zip: 29425) — Charleston healthcare job / South Carolina sterile processing job
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Requirement: Varies by facility needs
• Travel Contract Type: On-site travel contract

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sterile processing experience in SPD and/or Operating Room (surgical instrument processing)
• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Current CRCST (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD certification required
• Strong knowledge of sterilization principles, autoclave operation, instrument reprocessing, microbiology, and infection prevention
• Familiarity with instrument names, specialty sets, tray assembly, and surgical case cart preparation
• Experience with SPD documentation, tracking systems, and basic computer skills
• Excellent organizational, training, and problem-solving skills; ability to lead as an SPD educator/trainer
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Sterile Processing Tech Educator/Trainer: instruct, mentor, and evaluate sterile processing staff on instrument sterilization and best practices
• Oversee decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and storage processes to maintain compliance with infection prevention and regulatory standards
• Manage specialty set handling, tray assembly, and inventory control to support surgical services
• Maintain accurate SPD documentation, quality control logs, and equipment maintenance records
• Support emergency response teams and participate in facility preparedness during hurricane season (June–November)
• Float within scope to assist other departments or shifts as needed to meet patient care and OR demands

Why Join This Charleston, SC Travel Opportunity

Advance your sterile processing career with hands-on educator experience at a busy hospital in Charleston — a city known for historic charm, coastal living, and an active healthcare community. This travel sterile processing tech job is ideal for CRCST/CBSPD-certified professionals seeking short-term travel contracts and clinical educator roles.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician Educator in Charleston, SC. Join our dedicated SPD staff and make a measurable impact on patient safety and surgical services.

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