Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

SPD Tech 1 - Evening

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician is responsible for decontaminating, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units. Ensures equipment processing meets AAMI and Infection Control standards. Provides disposable and reusable equipment to the Operating Room and dispenses disposable supplies used in OR cases.

Job Responsibilities

• Re-assemble and package instrument sets accurately and efficiently following department policies and manufacturer instructions.
• Perform manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instruments and equipment.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, defects, and proper functionality.
• Use electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects.
• Restock Specialty Carts and Omnicells as needed.
• Document completed work and verify processing parameters within the SPD Information system.
• Sterilize instrument sets according to policies and manufacturer instructions.
• Pick supplies for same day/next day surgical cases.
• Respond to telephone calls from internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, including experience within the last year.
• Two or more years of total travel experience.
• Certification: CRCST or CSPDT required.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients and/or 50+ case days.
• Experience in a clinic setting.
• Experience with trays, decontamination, and sterilization.
• Familiarity with surgical specialties including Orthopaedics, Robotics, Laparoscopic, Neurosurgery, ENT, Cardiovascular, General Surgery, Trauma, Plastics, Urology, and Gynecology.