Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Grand Junction, CO
MedCadre
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job description:

Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Variable 8-Hour Shifts
Shift Timing: Tuesday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Additional Shift Details: Variable shifts may include Monday–Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. On-call and holiday coverage required as needed.
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks with possible extension

OR 
Schedule:

• 8-hour evening shifts (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
• Available schedules:
  • Tuesday–Saturday
  • Sunday–Thursday
  • Monday–Friday
• Weekend work required
• Monthly on-call coverage and occasional holiday support as needed

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical and procedural services in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment while ensuring compliance with infection control and regulatory standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and medical equipment
• Assemble procedure trays, surgical trays, and case carts accurately
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment following safety protocols
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage before distribution
• Maintain accurate documentation and instrument tracking records
• Deliver sterilized supplies and equipment to operating rooms and clinical departments
• Respond promptly to emergency, trauma, and add-on surgical cases
• Communicate inventory shortages, backorders, and equipment concerns to department staff
• Support onboarding and training of new staff members as needed
• Follow universal precautions and infection prevention standards at all times
• Assist with additional departmental duties based on operational needs
• Participate in on-call and holiday coverage as required

Skills

• Sterile processing and instrument sterilization
• Instrument assembly and decontamination
• Medical equipment disinfection and storage
• Operating sterilization equipment
• Instrument tracking and record keeping
• Computer proficiency
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Operating room or clinical experience preferred

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of Sterile Processing experience preferred
• Previous hospital or clinic operating room experience preferred
• CRCST certification through HSPA or CBSPD required
• Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain compliance with infection control standards and safety protocols

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Application Process:

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