Travel Sterile Processing Technician - $1,540 per week - Mayo Clinic - 1216 Second Street S.W. : Job Details

Certification Details* Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire.Job Details* Job Summary: The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient.* Essential Functions: Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Core Charge RN, and Core Supervisor, the Sterile Processing Technician prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.* The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation, as well as maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the core.* The Sterile Processing Technician manages multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes.* Responsible to operate and troubleshoot power equipment to process instruments (i.e. autoclaves, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaners).Job Requirements* Required Skills & Experience: Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.* Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.* Demonstrated patient-centered and customer focused communication skills.* Frequent lifting/carrying of 25 pounds or more, with occasional work above shoulder level.* Required Education: High School diploma or GED.Additional Details* Preferred Skills & Experience: Prefer two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years, or vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years.* Alternatively, at least two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years.* Prefer knowledge of medical terminology.