Sterile Processing Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Sterile Processing Tech

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
• Schedule: Rotating weekends every other week (EOW), holidays as needed
• Work Radius: Local rate within 60 miles of facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (does not include marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Flu seasonal vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
• Sterile Processing Tech certification (CBSPD original copy required)
• National certification preferred (NBSTSA or NCCT)

Experience Verification

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Verification of at least 2 years of employment in the past 7 years, including at least 1 prior travel assignment

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific modules prior to start
• N95 fit test may be completed on-site if needed
• Annual competency exams and safety manual acknowledgments required

This position is ideal for experienced Sterile Processing Technicians with prior travel experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in the Washington, DC area.