Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Tahlequah, OK
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
Shift: Days, 06:30 AM – 03:00 PM

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join a busy surgical services department. The ideal candidate will have strong sterile processing skills, pediatric tray experience, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment serving both adult and pediatric patient populations.

Requirements:

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
• Current sterile processing certification required (CBSPD, HSPA/IAHCSMM, or equivalent)
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experience preferred
• Pediatric tray experience required
• Strong knowledge of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution processes
• Experience with surgical instrumentation and equipment, including:
  • Arthrex
  • Steris
  • Olympus
  • Other specialty instrumentation as applicable

Schedule & Call

• Shift: 06:30 AM – 03:00 PM
• Call Requirement: Required
  • Approximately 6 call days per month
  • 1 weekend of call per month

Unit Information

The Sterile Processing Department supports a diverse surgical population, including both adult and pediatric patients with acute illnesses, complex medical conditions, and emergent surgical needs.

Surgical Areas Supported:

• 4 Inpatient Operating Rooms
• 5 Outpatient Operating Rooms
• 2 Outpatient Endoscopy Rooms

Key Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Process and maintain specialty instrument sets, including pediatric trays.
• Operate and troubleshoot sterilization equipment and instrument tracking systems.
• Collaborate with surgical staff to ensure timely availability of sterile supplies and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality assurance records.

Dress Code

• Royal Blue Scrubs or Business Casual (per department guidelines