Travel Surgical Technologist
Naperville, IL
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Sterile Processing Technician in Naperville, Illinois. This position involves overseeing workflow, quality assurance, and daily operations within the sterile processing department. The role requires ensuring compliance with industry standards, performing audits, providing staff training, and supporting process improvements to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evenings, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
• Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience as a sterile processing technician, at least 2 years of experience in quality assurance, staff education, or supervisory responsibilities; certification as a sterile processing technician (CRCST or CBSPDT); proficiency with industry standards such as AAMI and Joint Commission; experience with Epic system; successful completion of at least one travel contract
• Responsibilities: Monitor sterile processing workflow, quality, and daily operations; perform process and quality tray audits; document results; monitor staff competencies and provide training, coaching, and re-education; train new hires and assist with annual competency assessments; maintain accurate quality and event reporting; demonstrate proficiency with instrument tracking systems; monitor equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues; follow department policies, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), and load-failure procedures; promote compliance with industry standards; support process improvements; communicate effectively with management and leadership; submit detailed daily reports; attend meetings and support quality initiatives
• Licensing/Certification Requirements: Sterile processing technician certification (CRCST or CBSPDT); expertise in AAMI, Joint Commission, and Infection Prevention standards; experience with Epic system
• Float: No
• Weekend Requirements: No
• On-Call Requirements: N/A
• Holiday Requirements: No
• Credentails Due: Thursday before start date
• Interview: Phone screen and second interview via virtual Teams call
• Payroll: Biweekly
• FMS Account Manager Contact: Donna Orcutt at

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