Sterile Processing Technician - Oklahoma City, OK

Prime Physicians • Oklahoma City, OK

20h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking 6 Sterile Processing Technicians for a 1-year contract at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (OKC VAMC) with the possibility of four one-year extensions. This role focuses on Sterile Processing / Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Reprocessing, including decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, high-level disinfection (HLD), and case cart/sterile storage operations. The position requires adherence to strict standards and documentation protocols.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Sterile Processing Technician experience (or equivalent combination of education + 2 years relevant SPS experience)
• HSPA or CBSPD certification required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of aseptic principles, detergents, cleaning techniques, and sterilization methods
• Knowledge of surgical instrument use, assembly/disassembly, cleaning, sterilizing, and storage
• Flexible endoscope reprocessing and AER operation
• Ability to interpret written policies, IFUs, and technical/regulatory materials
• Effective communication in English (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: transport, disassemble, manually/mechanically clean, disinfect RME; operate washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, AER units
• Preparation/Packaging & Sterilization: inspect, assemble instrument/dental trays per count sheets, select sterilization method (steam, low-temp, Sterrad, AER, manual HLD), operate/troubleshoot sterilizers, perform QA testing
• High-Level Disinfection: transport, inspect, reprocess, and store HLD items; maintain chemical levels
• Case Carts/Sterile Storage: prepare case carts per OR pull sheets, maintain and rotate sterile storage inventory
• Document all QA/QC checks per VHA Directive 1116, Joint Commission, AAMI, and HSPA/CBSPD standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED