Sterile Processing Supervisor
Austin, Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: Monday - Thursday, 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Job Description

• Oversee sterile processing operations supporting OR, Labor & Delivery, and acute care departments.
• Manage processing of instrumentation for high-volume surgical cases (approx. 60 OR cases daily) and deliveries (20-25 per day).
• Ensure compliance with AAMI standards, OSHA regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines, including immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) protocols.
• Handle complex instrument trays for specialties such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, and cardiology.
• Independently identify and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent, full-time experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in a high-volume hospital setting.
• Current CRCST certification (or equivalent) required.
• Proven ability to operate independently in decontamination areas without supervision.
• Verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of sterile processing standards and protocols.
• Must be proficient in all phases: decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and case cart preparation.
• No entry-level or partially trained technicians will be considered.

Required Certifications and Health Requirements

• BLS certification (AHA) required.
• Documentation of immunizations and health status including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for respiratory protection required prior to or at start of assignment.
• Annual influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually thereafter.

Additional Requirements

• Valid, unexpired Driver’s License or State ID matching address on file.
• Professional references: at least two qualifying references required prior to assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other screenings completed within 90 days prior to assignment.
• Employment verification for the past seven years required.
• Completion of skills checklist for sterile processing within one year of start, updated annually.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation required.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work must be completed within 90 days of start.

Prior Travel Experience

• Must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed, indicating prior travel experience is required.

This position is suited for experienced sterile processing professionals seeking a long-term assignment in a high-volume hospital environment with complex surgical instrumentation.