Sterile Processing Technician
Portland, Oregon
Providence Portland Medical Center

Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Specialty: Surgical Services Location: Portland, Oregon Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks First-time travelers: Welcome

Schedule

• Shifts: Night (5x8 hours, 23:00 to 07:00) or Day (5x8 hours, 07:00 to 15:00)
• Hours: 8 per day, 40 per week
• On-call: Not required
• Weekends: Not required
• Block schedules: Not required
• Floating between units: Not required
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved

Facility Details

• Facility type: Short-term acute care
• Total staffed beds: 418
• Scrubs: Any color
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, with recent experience within the last year
• Experience with robotic instrumentation

Certifications to Verify

The listing includes these certifications. Each one's requirement depends on the unit's requirements, so confirm with the recruiter which apply:

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, IV Certification, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or DO
• TB: Negative IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start. If positive, proof of past positive and a chest X-ray dated after the positive result are required.
• Tdap: Within 10 years; declination accepted
• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): 2 doses at least 28 days apart, or positive titer
• Varicella: 2 doses at least 28 days apart, or positive titer
• Hepatitis B: Signed declination, or positive titer with vaccination documentation
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start; instant screens accepted
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season, or declination
• COVID: Vaccination record preferred; declination not required
• Respirator fit test: Required for travel; completed onsite unless a valid record exists within 1 year. Any mask type is acceptable. Not required for SPTs at this facility.
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety): Required for all travel candidates and renewed annually

Background and Compliance

• Background check: Within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years; updated annually
• Exclusion checks (EPLS/SAM and HHS/OIG): Within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Identity and eligibility: Government-issued photo ID, Social Security card, and E-Verify
• Education verification: Third-party verification required
• Employment application: Required, covering at least the last 5 years of employment, with month/year dates. Gaps and overlaps must be explained.
• Badge photo: Passport-style with a neutral background
• Float policy: Acknowledgment required. Travelers may be asked to float to another facility in the system within a reasonable distance.

Training and Competencies

• Annual regulatory modules: About 3.5 hours, assigned through the staffing company's learning system
• EHR training: Complete modules within one week of orientation; transcripts required, not certificates
• Skills checklist: Required for the applicable unit; updated annually
• Competency exam: Required as applicable to the profession and specialty
• Color blindness test: Given unit by unit; if required, a score of 80% or higher is needed

References and Work History

• References: At least 2 covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years, in a comparable specialty or setting