Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Arlington, VA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Nights

Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST/CBSPD) – 13-Week Contract

Start Date: July 6, 2026
Duration: 13 Weeks with possible extension
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with required weekend and holiday rotations
 

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Central Sterile Processing experience
• Current CRCST (HSPA) or CBSPD certification required
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification preferred
• Must be flexible and willing to work in all assigned Sterile Processing areas as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble surgical instrument trays and case carts accurately according to pick sheets
• Utilize instrument tracking systems efficiently; CensiTrac experience preferred
• Decontaminate and process used surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Operate and monitor steam and low-temperature sterilization systems
• Perform quality assurance checks on equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Support dispatch phone operations by providing prompt, accurate, and professional service
• Collect used equipment and supplies from nursing units as required
• Maintain compliance with all cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization standards

Required Instrumentation Experience

Candidates must be proficient with instrumentation and processing for the following service lines:

• Orthopedics
• Podiatry
• General Surgery (including Laparoscopic Instrumentation)
• Neurosurgery
• Gynecology (GYN)
• Urology
• Plastics
• ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
• Robotics
• Ophthalmology
• Cardiac Surgery

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and instrument quality.