Travel Surgical Technologist
Olympia, WA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Sterile Processing Tech (Sterile Processing Tech) Olympia, Washington

A Sterile Processing Tech position is available with the organizations sterile processing team supporting acute care services. Responsibilities include decontamination and processing of surgical instruments, along with sterilization-related quality and documentation tasks. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights; Monday through Friday (no weekends), 8 shift hours, minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certifications: Certified Biological Safety Procedures (CBSPD) OR Certified Instrumentation Processing (CRCST) (also noted as equivalent through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM)
  • Education/Training: Not specified
  • License: License must be brought on the first day
  • Experience: 0 years minimum experience required
  • Location/Residency: Locals accepted: No
• Preferred Qualifications: Preference for 2 years experience
• Additional Information:
  • Will accept either CBSPD or CRCST (through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM)
  • Skills include: acute hospital support; cleaning equipment (crash carts, IV pumps, PCA pumps); high-level disinfection (HLD); use of washers/sterilizers; case cart; proper selection of wrapping materials; sterilization wrapping procedures; sets/trays assembly; equipment documentation; and processing support across specialties including Ear/Nose/Throat, General, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Plastics, and Urology
  • Sterilization knowledge includes biological indicators, chemical indicators, steam sterilization testing/monitoring, and immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS)
  • Start date: ASAP
  • On-call required: No
  • RTO: All RTO must be included in the submittal
  • Submission references: 2 references covering 1 year (6 months for CNA s) within the last 3 years during the compliance process and prior to start (can include charge RNs/lead)
  • Local travel restriction: Local travelers with permanent residence within 50 miles of the facility will not be eligible for a travel contract

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