Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

JOB OVERVIEW

• Reference ID: P-SPT-815541
• Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Sterile Processing
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
• Coverage Type: Backfill – Urgent
• Coverage Period: November 30, 2026 – February 27, 2027
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Hours: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week
• Call: 6 days/month, including 1 weekend/month
• Scrubs: Royal blue

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT).
• Minimum 1 year of required sterile processing certification.
• Required certification: CBSPD, CRCST/HSPA, or equivalent accepted certification.
• BLS certification required – American Heart Association.
• Pediatric experience required.
• Experience with decontamination, manual cleaning, mechanical cleaning, and high-level disinfection (HLD).
• Experience with assembly, care, and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments.
• General instrumentation and laparoscopic instrument experience.
• Flexible endoscope experience.
• Experience with steam and low-temperature sterilization.
• Experience using facility-specific sterilization equipment.
• Dental tray assembly experience.
• Preferred certifications:
• CER (HSPA)
• CIS (HSPA)
• CSIS (CBSPD)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and deliver clean and sterilized instruments and equipment for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts, and clinical procedures.
• Sterilize, wrap, organize, and prepare medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays.
• Prepare surgical gloves and gowns before medical procedures.
• Collect, manually clean, sort, and decontaminate used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Prepare and package decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment.
• Inspect supplies to ensure cleanliness and proper condition.
• Identify and report sterilization equipment problems to surgeons or supervisors and request replacements as needed.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, sterilized items, and supplies.
• Reorder medical and surgical supplies, manage inventory, and monitor expiration dates.
• Remove and dispose of medical waste appropriately.
• Perform instrument assembly, including general, laparoscopic, flexible endoscope, and dental instruments.
• Maintain proper care and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments.

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Operating Rooms: 4 inpatient ORs, 5 outpatient ORs, and 2 outpatient endoscopy rooms
• Equipment: Arthrex, Steris, Olympus, and other facility equipment