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

Job Summary:

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) located in Naperville, Illinois. This position involves overseeing sterile processing quality assurance, staff education, and operational monitoring within the facility. The role is focused on ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting process improvements to promote patient safety and operational efficiency.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 8-hour day shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• 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). Expertise in sterile processing industry standards including AAMI, Joint Commission, and Infection Prevention. Epic electronic health record experience preferred.
• Responsibilities: Monitor sterile processing workflow, quality, and daily operations. Perform daily process and quality tray audits, document results in the tracking system, and ensure traceability. Oversee staff competencies; provide training, coaching, and re-education. Train new hires and assist with annual competency assessments. Maintain accurate quality and event reporting, including internal and external quality events. Demonstrate proficiency with the instrument tracking system and ensure audits are correctly documented. Monitor routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues. Follow policies, guidelines, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), and load-failure procedures. Promote compliance with industry standards. Support implementation of process improvements to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. Communicate effectively with management and leadership. Submit detailed daily reports and respond promptly to communications. Attend meetings and support ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

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