Sterile Processing Tech Travel

Ascension•Austin, TX

1d•$1,670•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Sterile Processing Tech Travel position located in Austin, TX, at Ascension Seton Medical Center within the Associate Travel Program - Sterile Processing department. The schedule offers mid shifts with 40 hours per week, and the gross rate is up to $1,670 per week. The position is identified with the hashtag #ATP.

Requirements

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Minimum 3 years of recent, full-time experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in a high-volume hospital setting, with demonstrated proficiency in all phases including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and case cart preparation.
Current CRCST certification (or equivalent) required, along with proven track record of independent operation in decontamination areas without supervision; must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed.
Extensive hands-on knowledge of AAMI standards, OSHA regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines for sterile processing, including immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) protocols.
Experience handling complex instrument trays for specialties such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, and cardiology, with the ability to identify and resolve issues autonomously in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Expertly perform manual and automated cleaning of high-complexity surgical instrumentation.
Meticulously inspect, test, and assemble specialized surgical trays for diverse clinical specialties.
Operate steam and low-temp sterilizers while strictly monitoring biological and chemical indicators.
Ensure total adherence to AAMI/AORN standards to eliminate cross-contamination and surgical site infections.