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Travel Sterile Processing Technician

United States·Houstonmid

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Requirements Summary

High school diploma or equivalent Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, infection control, human anatomy,

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Sterile Processing Technician (Travel)

Position Overview
Support VA medical facilities by providing critical sterile processing services for surgical and medical equipment. This role is essential in maintaining the highest standards of patient care through proper decontamination, sterilization, and processing of medical instruments and equipment.
Position Details:

Location:
- Houston, TX VA Outpatient Clinic
Position Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0700-1730 (hours may vary based on surgical department needs)

Key Responsibilities

Receive and inspect contaminated instruments from operating rooms, dental clinics, endoscopy, nursing units, eye clinics, wound care, and podiatry
Perform decontamination and cleaning procedures following Instructions for Use (IFU) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Assemble and organize surgical instrument sets ranging from simple 4-5 piece sets to complex 90-100 piece sets
Operate sterilization equipment including Steam, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (V-Pro), and high-level disinfecting units
Monitor sterilizer performance through prescribed bacteriological tests
Process various types of medical equipment including flexible scopes, dental instruments, and microsurgical instruments
Maintain accurate documentation in the Censitrac Surgical Instrument Tracking System
Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols
Coordinate with medical/surgical staff for special and emergency requirements

Qualifications
Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, infection control, human anatomy, and physiology
Experience with sterilization equipment and processes
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds
Must pass VA security background check
Complete required VA training programs
Meet all medical screening requirements including immunizations
Valid certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD (Preferred)
Experience with Censitrac or similar instrument tracking systems (Preferred)