Operating Room Tech / Sterile Processing Tech

Job Summary:
Sterile Processing Technician in Portland, Oregon. The position involves processing and sterilizing surgical and hospital instruments and equipment, assembling instrument sets and trays, and distributing patient care supplies and equipment. The role supports clinical operations by maintaining sterile processing standards and assisting with environmental and supply needs.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: High School Education or GED (required), Associates or Technical Degree or equivalent related experience (preferred), Sterile Processing Technician certification (preferred).
• Essential Functions: Decontaminates and processes instruments, compiles instrument sets, records counts, sterilizes equipment, prepares instruments for immediate use sterilization when necessary, maintains a clean environment, cleans autoclaves weekly, assists with room turnover, picks supplies and instruments for upcoming cases, performs diagnostic testing on sterilization equipment, evaluates instruments for safety and function, provides services for ancillary departments, records loaner instrument information, maintains biological incubator, evaluates test results, and assists with technical services across various clinical departments.
• Additional Information: Performs daily sterilizer diagnostics, maintains logs, and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs other duties as assigned to support perioperative and clinical teams.

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.