Travel Sterile Processing Tech Sterile Processing Tech — Chico, CA — $1694 Est. Wkly - Chico, CA
- Certification preferred
- 8-hour shifts
- Travel
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for an experienced Sterile Processing Technician in Chico, California.
Location
Chico, CA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
Shift: 1300-2130, 8-hour shifts, with varied days off. Guaranteed hours: 40.
Job Description
The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for processing and sterilizing medical instruments and supplies in an acute care setting. This role is crucial to maintaining the safety and hygiene of the surgical environment and ensuring that all medical equipment is properly prepared for use.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
- Ensure adherence to infection control procedures and standards.
- Monitor and maintain sterilization equipment and processes.
- Manage inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Assist in the training of new staff on sterile processing procedures.
Required Experience
Must have experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care setting. Completion of prior traveler assignments is preferred.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current CPR certification.
- Certification with the California Board of Sterile Processing (CBSPD), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), or equivalent is desired.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
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