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Sterile Processing Technician

Instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution supporting all procedural areas.

Who you'd be caring for

Instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution supporting all procedural areas.

What the shift actually looks like

Decontamination, assembly, sterilisation and distribution against the next day's surgical board. Almost entirely invisible until an instrument tray is wrong, at which point the OR stops.

What you need to hold

Typically required
CRCST or CBSPD certification
Typical ratio
Volume-based

What to ask before you accept

Tray volume, instrument complexity, shift coverage and whether weekends are rotating or fixed.

We put those questions to the facility at intake so you get a straight answer before you commit, not after your first shift.

Why this role is in demand

Chronically understaffed and rarely prioritized, which is why OR delays so often trace back to here rather than to nursing. For you, that is leverage — the narrower the skill set, the smaller the pool you are competing against and the better the assignments you get offered.

Travel, per diem or permanent?

Travel pays the most and moves you every 8–26 weeks. Local contract gets you contract rates without relocating. Per diem lets you pick up shifts around your own schedule. Permanent when you want to settle, build seniority and stop packing.

Working with us

We tell you the rate, the unit and the shift pattern before you commit, and we ask permission before every single submittal — you will never find out you were put forward somewhere after the fact. One recruiter handles you from the first call through to your last shift.

Placement is always free to you. Our fee is paid by the facility. Join the network and we will only call you when something genuinely fits.

Common questions

What certifications do I need for Sterile Processing?

CRCST or CBSPD certification.

What is the typical typical ratio in Sterile Processing?

Volume-based.

What should I ask before accepting a Sterile Processing assignment?

Tray volume, instrument complexity, shift coverage and whether weekends are rotating or fixed.

Does it cost me anything to work with you?

No. Placement is always free to you — our fee is paid by the facility.

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  • Rates and shift detail in writing before you commit
  • Permission asked before every single submittal
  • One recruiter from first call to last shift
  • Always free to you — the facility pays our fee

No fee, ever. We never submit you anywhere without asking first.

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