Sterile Processing Technician
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Sterile Processing Tech

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

Job Details

• Shift: Evening, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to other facilities or permanently switch to other campuses
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Callout Policy: Maximum 2 callouts allowed without a doctor’s note; 3rd callout results in time removal
• Tardiness Policy: No more than 3 tardies allowed
• Holiday Work: If holidays are not requested in time off, traveler is expected to work if the facility is open
• Inclement Weather: Travelers will be assigned to inclement weather teams with specific expectations

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• National certification: CBSPD or HSPA required

Certifications & Licenses

• National Certification: CBSPD and/or HSPA required
• BLS: Not required for this position
• Physical Assessment: MUSC-specific physical assessment form for Sterile Processors, completed and signed by a licensed provider within 1 year of start
• Fit Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background check including 7 years of history, sex offender registry, national criminal, and other required searches
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification is pending
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Lab Work: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) and Complete Blood Count (CBC) with differential required due to chemical exposure risk
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low or negative titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days; annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted

Facility & Orientation

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 820
• Parking fee applies nights and weekends only ($20 one-time pass)
• Orientation modules (~2 hours) must be completed prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• All required documents (driver’s license, social security card, I-9 attestation) must be submitted prior to contract start
• Radiation badge not required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Sterile Processing Technicians with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in a Level I Trauma Center environment with evening shifts and rotating weekends.