HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
The Travel Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment for patient care in a high-volume reprocessing center serving multiple healthcare facilities. The role requires certification in sterile processing, experience with tertiary facilities, and proficiency in operating sterilization equipment. This travel position involves night shifts, physical labor, and adherence to strict safety and procedural protocols over a 13-week assignment in Bethpage, NY.
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel Sterile Processing Technician for a travel job in Bethpage, New York.
Job Description & Requirements Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Bethpage, NY
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: Every other weekend required
On-Call: None
Position Overview:
Join a large, state-of-the-art off-site reprocessing center providing sterile processing services for nine facilities, including tertiary sites and ambulatory surgery centers. The facility also provides emergency services for the surrounding area. The Sterile Processing Technician ensures that all surgical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, assembled, and prepared for use in patient care.
Requirements:
Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) — must remain valid for the duration of assignment
High School Diploma or equivalent
1.5+ years experience with tertiary facilities; 2+ years if not
Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs; manual dexterity; able to stand, bend, lift, and reach for extended periods
Effective communication in English (verbal and written)
Preferred:
2+ years experience
Equipment & Systems:
STERIS washers, autoclaves, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers
IT System: SynergyTrak
Responsibilities:
Disassemble, clean, sterilize, reassemble, and package sterile supplies per specifications and department protocols
Operate sterilization equipment and maintain compliance with all procedures
Follow instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts
Retrieve used trays, instruments, and equipment from surgical and clinical areas for decontamination
Examine instruments for cleanliness, proper assembly, and functionality; report malfunctions promptly
Assist in ordering, stocking, and maintaining department inventory levels
Maintain a contaminant-free work environment and adhere to all safety standards
Rotate through all areas of the department, including decontamination
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds
Manual dexterity and ability to stand, bend, lift, and reach for extended periods
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HumanEdge Health
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #13577. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Sterile Processing Tech
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