Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,164 per week in Augusta, GA

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech Duration: 8 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30) Experience: Minimum of 3 years required; first-time travelers not accepted License: None required Certifications: CBSPD and IAHCSMM/HSPA preferred Must-Have: - Ability to serve as a preceptor for new employees - Maintain a bioburden error rate of 0.1% or less on a monthly basis - Average tray volume of 20 trays per day Description: The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the sterilization, assembly, and storage of medical supplies and equipment. This role involves collaboration with peri-operative nursing staff to provide accurate and timely sterile instrument sets and case carts. The Sterile Processing Tech must maintain recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing, and sterilizing surgical instruments. This position requires skills in following written instructions while performing multiple tasks. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is essential. The Sterile Processing Tech should demonstrate a willingness to be cooperative, informative, and supportive to guide new employees. Experience with flexible cystoscopes, sterilization equipment, and decontamination equipment is preferred. Strong knowledge of sterilization techniques, including steam sterilization testing and monitoring, is required. Candidates must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a daily surgical volume of 25-40 cases. On-call duties are rare, with expectations to work on major holidays as assigned.