Sterile Processing Technician
North Charleston, South Carolina
Consolidated Services Center

Job Opportunity: Sterile Processing Tech

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (5x8s)
• Weekend Requirement: No
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including to sister facilities or other campuses
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Sterile Processing Tech experience
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Specialty Experience: Sterilization, decontamination, assembly/wrap of sterile processing tech duties
• Preferred Case Experience: Neurosurgery, Genitourinary, Robotics, ENT, Orthopedics, Transplant, Gynecology
• Certifications Required: CBSPD and/or HSPA (national certification)
• BLS: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• National certification: CBSPD or HSPA
• Level 1 Trauma experience
• Experience with sterilization, decontamination, and assembly/wrap processes in sterile processing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and documentation)
• Copy of Driver’s License or State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, and others as required
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)
• Physical exam completed by licensed provider within 1 year of start (specific physical assessment for Sterile Processing Techs required)
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season (Aug-April)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• COVID vaccination records highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Radiation badge may be required depending on assignment (follow facility-specific instructions)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Additional Notes

• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet Hospital
• Parking available with a one-time payment for nights and weekends
• During hurricane season (June-November), employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; consider this before accepting assignment
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

This position is ideal for experienced Sterile Processing Technicians with trauma center experience and national certification, seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a reputable Level 1 Trauma facility.