Operating Room Tech / Sterile Processing Tech

Job Summary:
Grand Junction, Colorado The Sterile Processing Technician position involves assembling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and storing surgical trays, instruments, and medical equipment. The role supports the operational needs of the healthcare facility by ensuring sterilized supplies are ready and delivered efficiently to various departments within the hospital environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shift with availability for 8-hour evening shifts, totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Certifications: CRCST through HSPA or CBSPD required.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 0+ years of experience in sterile processing or hospital operating room preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills: Ability to operate sterilization equipment, perform instrument assembly and cleaning, disinfect materials, track instruments, document procedures, and communicate effectively within a team. Proficiency in computer usage and familiarity with healthcare software is necessary.
• Responsibilities include disassembling carts, following Universal Precautions for decontamination, maintaining records, responding to emergency cases, and providing on-the-job training to new staff.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and be on-call as needed, with potential for float to other departments based on operational needs.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.