Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,992 per week in Charleston, SC

Sterile Processing MANAGER *** PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THOSE INTEREST IN A PERM OPPORTUNITY** **THIS IS A TEMP-> PERM OPPORTUNITY ** Shift: 3X12s, 7A-7:30P (MON-FRI - HOURS/DAYS VARIABLE DEPENDING ON UNIT NEEDS) with holiday rotation Weekend REQ: no Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? yes Floating Req to Sister Facilities: yes *May be required to float or be permanently switched to to CSC, Main, or West Campus Years of experience REQ: Minimum of FIVE (5) years of sterile processing experience PRIOR SUPERVISORY EXP REQUIRED** Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems - PREFERRED National Certs REQ: CBSPD and/or CRCST HSPA BLS REQ: not required 35% Supervision and Leadership Direct and manage all SPD operations, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart management, and distribution. Ensure consistent workflow to meet OR and procedural volume demands, minimizing delays and turnaround times. Lead off-site reprocessing or multi-site SPD operations if applicable. Provide leadership and supervision for SPD Supervisors, Lead Technicians, Tech I, II, II, and Non-Certified Technicians. Recruit, onboard, and retain qualified staff to maintain appropriate staffing levels aligned with surgical volume. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and progressive discipline when necessary. 30% Department Advancement and Expectations Develop and implement staff education, competencies, certification support, and cross-training programs. Implement and monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Oversee biological monitoring, sterilization records, and documentation accuracy. Investigate and resolve quality issues, tray errors, missing instruments, and infection prevention concerns. Develop and manage the SPD operating and capital budgets. Optimize labor productivity and reduce overtime through efficient scheduling and workload balancing. Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork. Maintain department policies, procedures, and standard work practices. Oversee instrument repair, replacement planning, and capital equipment requests. Evaluate cost-saving opportunities while maintaining patient safety and quality. Serve as the primary SPD liaison to Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Risk Management, and Materials Management. Participate in interdisciplinary committees and performance review meetings. Communicate department performance metrics, improvement plans, and operational updates to leadership 30% Coordination and Management of Specialty Services Oversee instrument inventory, tracking systems, and preventive maintenance programs. Collaborate with OR leadership, clinical departments, and supply chain to support surgical case readiness and instrument availability. Audit tray assembly accuracy, count sheets, peel packs, and labeling requirements. Address service concerns and implement service recovery when needed. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings related to instrumentation, workflow, and quality initiatives. 5% Sterile Processing Duties Monitor adherence to infection control, safety, and universal precautions across the department Organize, store, and distribute instruments, trays and equipment to ensure availability. Prepare instrument trays and equipment for sterilization processes Decontamination and Sterilization of Instruments, Medical Supplies, and Equipment First-timers accepted: No Level 1 Trauma experience-required Experience required:- Sterilization, Decontaminate and assembly/wrap SPT experience Types of cases (experience) preferred: Neuro, GU, robotics, ENT, ortho, Transplant, GYN Local Radius: 60 miles Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis at 10% less than the posted rate RTO Restrictions: ALL RTO must be provided at time of submission. No RTO will be approved after contract is signed. Approval based on dept needs Guaranteed hours: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks. Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital Total Staffed Beds: 820 Parking Cost: Nights and weekends only. One-time payment of $20 for parking pass STORM TEAMS** Travelers should be aware that all employees and contractors are assigned to emergency response teams. If this is a problem, please ensure travelers do not confirm a new or ext assignment. Please note -- Hurricane season runs from June through November each year. The peak months for hurricane activity are August and September