Sterile Processing Tech Sterile Processing Tech
Location: Rochester, New York
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $1176.50
Duration: 11 weeks
Shift: 8 Hour Evening
Start Date: 2026-11-02
Shifts Per Week: 5
Scheduled Hours: 40
Job Description
Certified Sterile Processor
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Shift: 5x8.0, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call/callback as needed. 40 hours per week.
Job Description
The Department of Sterile and Materials Processing provides state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilization services. This includes decontamination, High Level Disinfection (HLD), assembly, sterilization, and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments and trays. The department supports 35 O.R. Suites, AFC units, and clinics, utilizing cutting-edge decontamination, HLD, and sterilization equipment. Sterilization processes are monitored using Getinge's T-DOC barcode system.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, and case carts according to departmental protocols.
- Operate steam sterilizers, ensuring proper time, pressure, and temperature while maintaining documentation of sterilization processes.
- Check and adjust medical equipment to ensure operational specifications.
- Decontaminate surgical instruments following established procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
- Receive and store supplies, maintaining accurate inventory records and fulfilling supplies for patient care areas.
- Perform quality assurance checks on sterile supplies and maintain detailed documentation regarding sterilization outcomes.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association ONLY)
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician
- Experience in a large hospital (500 beds or more)
- Travel experience of at least 6 months
- Two professional references from previous assignments
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!
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