Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Portland, OR
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) | Roles & Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Perform manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable medical devices following infection control standards.
• Assemble instrument trays and surgical case carts according to procedure specifications.
• Operate sterilization equipment, including steam sterilizers and low-temperature sterilization systems.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and proper assembly before sterilization.
• Package, label, and document sterilized instruments according to facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain inventory and ensure timely distribution of sterile supplies and patient care equipment.
• Monitor sterilization processes using biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators.
• Collaborate with Operating Room staff and other departments to ensure instrument availability.
• Maintain compliance with AAMI, OSHA, Joint Commission, and infection prevention standards.

Required Documents / Certifications

• Active Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST preferred/required if applicable)
• BLS
• Sterile Processing experience
• Knowledge of instrument decontamination and sterilization techniques
• Experience assembling surgical instrument trays

One-Line Summary

Sterile Processing Technician with experience decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment while ensuring compliance with infection control, AAMI, and regulatory standards to support safe surgical patient care.