World Nurses is seeking a travel Sterile Processing Technician for a travel job in Machias, Maine.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Now hiring Central Sterile Processing Technicians nationwide! We’re accepting qualified candidates from multiple states — travel-friendly opportunity with a competitive housing stipend, travel allowance, weekly pay, and direct deposit . Join a team that values your skills and supports your journey wherever you’re from!
Job Overview We’re seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to join our healthcare team for a 13-week contract assignment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies used across various hospital departments. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining patient safety and ensuring all sterilization processes meet regulatory and facility standards.
Key Responsibilities - Operate and monitor autoclaves and sterilization equipment to ensure proper function and compliance.
- Perform biological and chemical testing on sterilizers and maintain accurate records.
- Decontaminate, clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical supplies.
- Follow manufacturer guidelines for all sterilization processes.
- Assemble and prepare surgical trays and instruments for various procedures.
- Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Support staff training and assist with ongoing education on sterilization techniques.
- Apply aseptic techniques and adhere to all infection control policies.
- Ensure documentation accuracy and confidentiality in all departmental records.
- Participate in safety programs, compliance training, and department meetings as required.
Qualifications - Experience: At least 1 year of experience in sterile processing (less than 1 year acceptable for motivated candidates).
- Certification: Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred.
- License: Must have an active state license (if applicable).
- Skills: Strong attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization principles, and familiarity with Cerner EMR preferred.
- Other: Reliable attendance, flexibility to cover holidays, and ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Please note: Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and required certifications will be considered.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus