Sterile Processing Tech | Hospital | Shift 5x8

Rochester, NY 14642

Posted: 11/11/2025 Industry: Sterile Processing Tech Job Number: 1701 Pay Rate: $1270 Per Week

Job Description


This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.

Why You Should Apply:

  • Competitive Pay: Earn up to $1270 per week, or $31.74 per hour – plus benefits!*

  • Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 13 week assignment 11/10/2025 - 02/07/2026 with a 40-hour work week and 5 shifts per week.

  • Location: Rochester, New York

  • Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!

* Pay package is based on 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.

Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:

Position Overview
  • 40 hours/week
  • Evenings, weekends, holidays, on call/callback per unit needs
  • State-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilizing facility
  • Support 35 O.R Suites, AFC units, and clinics
  • Instruments, trays, and pans tracked by Getinge's T-DOC bar code system
Department Overview
  • Department of Sterile and Materials Processing assists in the decontamination, High Level Disinfection (HLD), assembling, sterilization and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments, trays and pans
  • Functions performed using state of the art decontamination, HLD and sterilization capital equipment
  • Instruments, trays and pans are assembled, processed, and distributed to operating rooms and clinical areas
Machines and Equipment Used
  • Sterilizers
  • Heat sealers
  • Ultrasonic washer
  • Aerator
  • Utensil washer
  • Cart wash
  • Steris units
  • Hand and power tools
  • Calibration instruments
  • Repair equipment and parts
Responsibilities
  • Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts
  • Selects method of packaging and sterilization consulting with Processing Manager as needed
  • Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function
  • Assembles instrument sets ensuring appropriate number and type of instrument per ESI software program protocols
  • Handles instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization
  • Completes count/supply sheets to document contents of tray
  • Follows established procedures to package/wrap trays/instruments to guarantee sterilization
  • Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures
  • Checks time, pressure and temperature gauges frequently to attain and maintain proper levels
  • Loads and unloads sterilizers and places items on shelves for distribution
  • Performs simple maintenance of sterilizers such as cleaning drain baskets
  • Assures sterility is achieved by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs processed, interprets the results and completes required documentation
  • Checks and adjusts medical equipment according to specific procedures to insure instruments and equipment are operating according to specifications prior to issuing
  • Sends all equipment not meeting specifications to appropriate area for repair
  • Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures
  • Prevents cross-contamination per established procedures
  • Sets up decontamination equipment for operation, cleans and disinfects equipment and work area upon completion of shift
  • Handles infectious waste and linen according to established protocol to ensure continuous workflow and compliance with department, legal, and regulatory standards
  • Receives and stores supplies from outside vendors and Hospital areas
  • Checks stock as it is received against requisitions
  • Documents stock received and reports discrepancies
  • Assists in maintaining par levels of inventory
  • Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas
  • Delivers supplies when warranted
  • Maintains records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing and equipment not meeting specifications that are referred for repair
  • Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments
  • Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts
  • Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets
Must Haves
  • Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)
  • BLS
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as SPT
  • Large hospital experience (500 bed plus)
  • Must have travel experience (6 months)
  • 2 professional references from last two experience
Preferred
  • Level 1 trauma center experience
  • Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER Cert)
  • Orthopedic tray experience


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Rebecca Randolph
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