Operating Room and Sterile Processing Technician
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Sterile Processing Technician located in Palo Alto, California. This position involves performing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of all patient care instrumentation, equipment, and supplies in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Palo Alto, California
• Schedule: Rotating shift with 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Education and experience qualifying with a preferred High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Licenses or Certifications including CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) within 1 year or CSPDT (Sterile Process/Dist Tech)
• Ability to clean, sterilize, assemble, and store medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population
• Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding all aspects of an assignment including basic arithmetic and inventory calculations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Knowledge of and experience with surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies and case cart assembly
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology; sterilization methods and equipment, supply distribution, storage, and inventory control
• Knowledge of surgical instrument processing, including the assembly of complex surgical instrument sets in all services
• Additional Information:
  • Starts on 06/08/2026
  • Minimum experience required is 0 years

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits