Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Oklahoma City, OK
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT):

Facility: Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKC VAMC)
Location: 921 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Positions Available: 6
 

Job Summary:

The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center is seeking experienced Sterile Processing Technicians to support its Sterile Processing Service. The technician will be responsible for the complete reprocessing cycle of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME), including decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, high-level disinfection, case cart preparation, and sterile storage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, transport, sort, disassemble, clean, and decontaminate reusable medical equipment.
• Perform manual and mechanical cleaning using appropriate detergents and techniques.
• Operate washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs).
• Inspect surgical instruments for cleanliness, functionality, damage, and completeness.
• Assemble surgical and dental instrument trays according to count sheets and manufacturer IFUs.
• Package instruments and select the appropriate sterilization method based on manufacturer requirements.
• Operate and troubleshoot steam and low-temperature sterilizers, including STERRAD.
• Perform required sterilization monitoring and QA/QC testing.
• Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) and maintain appropriate chemical levels.
• Reprocess, inspect, and properly store HLD items.
• Prepare surgical case carts according to OR pull sheets.
• Maintain and rotate sterile storage inventory.
• Verify package integrity, sterilization indicators, and expiration requirements.
• Perform flexible endoscope reprocessing in accordance with established procedures and IFUs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization, HLD, QA/QC, and equipment checks.
• Follow VHA policies, manufacturer IFUs, infection prevention standards, and established departmental procedures.
• Maintain compliance with VHA Directive 1116, Joint Commission, AAMI, HSPA, and CBSPD standards.
• Communicate effectively with SPS staff, OR personnel, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Perform additional sterile processing duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Sterile Processing Technician experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant SPS experience.
• HSPA or CBSPD certification required.
• Knowledge of:
  • Aseptic principles
  • Decontamination and cleaning techniques
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Instrument assembly/disassembly
  • Sterilization methods
  • High-level disinfection
  • Flexible endoscope reprocessing
• Experience operating sterilizers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and AER units.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturer IFUs, policies, and technical/regulatory materials.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.