Tech Sterile Processing Tech

Job Title

• Sterile Processing Tech

Location

• Burlington, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Days, Contract (26-32 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sterilization and reprocessing of surgical instruments and endoscopes in a busy central supply environment.
• Responsible for decontamination, prep, packaging, and sterilization procedures, including steam and low-temperature sterilization.
• Handle a variety of service lines such as robotics, general surgery, cardiovascular, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, dental, urology, and plastics.
• Operate specialized equipment including Olympus scopes, loaner trays, and DaVinci Robot Xi.
• Complete case pick and sterilization efficiently, meeting set time standards for various sterilization trays and sets.
• Assist with instrument maintenance and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
• Float between departments as needed to meet unit and patient care needs.
• Work required weekend shifts and participate in holiday coverage, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Day.

Required Qualifications

• CRCST certification through HSPA (mandatory; no other national certifications accepted).
• Minimum of 5 years of sterile processing experience, including recent case pick and sterilization work.
• At least 2 prior travel assignments of 13 weeks or more in similar settings.
• Experience in a level 1 academic medical center with 20 or more ORs.
• Proven competence in decontamination, prep, pack, steam sterilization, low-temperature sterilization, and endoscope reprocessing.
• Familiarity with Olympus scopes, loaner trays, and high-level disinfection of flexible scopes.
• Experience with service lines such as robotics, cardiovascular, ENT, neuro, orthopedics, plastics, urology, and endoscopy.
• Ability to process minor sets in less than 7 minutes, dental sets in under 4 minutes, and orthopedics trays within 15 minutes.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Certification in CER, CIS, or CHL is a plus but not required.
• Experience with DaVinci Robot Xi and handling delicate instruments.
• Knowledge of patient care procedures associated with high-level disinfection and sterilization of various surgical instruments.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced healthcare environment committed to exceptional patient care and safety.
• Gain valuable experience working across multiple service lines in a reputable facility.
• Opportunities for orientation and support throughout the assignment to ensure success.

Additional Information

• Assignment is for 26 to 32 weeks, with bi-weekly orientations.
• Candidates must have a stable work history with detailed employment information.
• Reliable transportation is essential, as public transit is not available.
• Vehicles should be equipped for winter conditions (snow tires recommended from November to April).
• Travel rate is $65/hour with accommodation and travel allowances, and local rate is $55/hour for shifts within 50 miles, $60/hour for 51-100 miles.
• Must be flexible to work Monday through Sunday with no block scheduling.