Sterile Processing Technician - SPTECH 26-06483

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Duration: 13-Week Contract

Schedule: Evening Shift – 5x8-Hour Shifts

• 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Rotating Weekends Required

Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Weekly

Compensation:

• Traveler Pay: $36–$39/hour ($1,440–$1,560/week) based on experience
• Local Pay: $26–$28/hour ($1,040–$1,120/week) based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical and procedural services by ensuring the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of sterile processing standards, infection prevention practices, and instrument management in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and integrity prior to sterilization and distribution.
• Assemble instrument trays and procedure sets accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain sterilization records, biological monitoring logs, and tracking documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention standards and sterile processing best practices.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with supply management.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning instruments and equipment.
• Support quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with surgical services, nursing staff, and other departments to ensure timely instrument availability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Float to similar departments or units as operational needs require.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications

• Sterile Processing certification preferred or required based on facility guidelines.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of Sterile Processing experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Experience with instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization workflows required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of sterile processing procedures and infection prevention practices.
• Experience with surgical instrumentation and tray assembly.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods, biological testing, and quality control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality standards.

Additional Information

• Start Date: ASAP
• Rotating weekends required.
• On-call responsibilities required.
• Floating between similar units may be required.
• Local and traveler candidates accepted.
• Block scheduling may be considered based on operational needs and management approval.
• Time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application.
• Average department volume ranges from approximately 20–30 cases per day.

For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.