What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Sterile Processing Technician/CPT position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Mar 4, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 6
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel Sterile Processing Technician (Instrument Processing Tech I) in Jacksonville, FL, requiring at least 1 year of instrumentation experience and active CRCST or CBSPD certification.
Details
- Hospital-based Sterile Processing / Central Service department in Jacksonville, FL
- Supports the operating room and other procedural areas throughout the facility
- Handles the full instrument reprocessing cycle including decontamination, assembly, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution
- Cleans, packages, and reprocesses reusable surgical equipment, instrumentation, and scopes per manufacturer guidelines
- Maintains inventory and storage of processed supplies and supports sterile core activities
- Uses Epic for charting
- Multiple shift options available: Fri–Sun 7:00a–7:30p; Mon–Fri 22:45–07:15; and Mon–Fri 14:45–23:15
- 13-week contract, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of sterile processing / instrumentation experience required
- Hospital setting experience preferred
- Active CRCST or CBSPD certification required by start date
- BLS certification required (AHA or American Red Cross)
- Active license required, if applicable
- High school diploma or GED required; completion of a vocational program in Central Service is preferred
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Epic EMR
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Date of birth (DOB) required for consideration
Additional Information
- Performs work under the supervision of Central Service Team Leaders and the Central Service Supervisor in collaboration with the OR team
- COVID vaccination and booster required for eligibility
- Travelers may remain on assignment for up to one calendar year from their initial start date; a 30–60 day break is required before returning to a new assignment
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided all experience and certification requirements are met