Sterile Processing Technician
Spokane, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Sterile Processing Tech

Location: Spokane, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4x10 hours), 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours per Week: 40

Facility Overview

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• 629 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital
• Electronic charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Job Details

• Position does not float between units
• No on-call, weekend, or block schedule requirements
• Special requirement: CRCST or CSPD certification required

Required Qualifications

• Sterile Processing Technician with a minimum of 1 year of experience
• Sterile Processing Technician experience within the last year

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Surgical Services specialty
• First-time travelers are eligible (1YR/1ST TIMERS OK)
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screen (9 panel) within 12 months of start
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested
• State-specific background and registry checks as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination documentation preferred (declinations not required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually

Training and Documentation

• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic training modules required within a week of orientation
• Photo for badge with neutral background required
• Various attestations and consent forms depending on state and facility requirements

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgement required; candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• No weekend or on-call shifts required
• No approved 48-hour shifts

This position offers a night shift travel opportunity in a large acute care teaching hospital with a focus on sterile processing in surgical services. Candidates must hold CRCST or CSPD certification and meet comprehensive background, health, and training requirements.