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