Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Job Description
Job Type: Contract (12+months)
Shifts:
- 23:30–08:00
- 15:30–24:00
Pay Rate: $29/hr + $5.09 /hr worth SCA benefits
Roles and Responsibilities:
Decontamination Area:
• Appropriately transport contaminated RME from point‐of‐use areas to SPS Decontamination, following all IFUs and local SOPs.
• Always wear proper PPE.
• Completely disassemble and properly position RME components to ensure removal of bioburden.
• Perform manual and mechanical cleaning of RME.
• Remove bioburden by soaking, wiping, or brushing.
• Use automated cleaning equipment per SOPs and manufacturer instructions.
• Remove stains using approved chemicals.
• Disinfect critical, semi‐critical, and non‐critical RME.
• Perform all functions of the decontamination process for surgical, medical, and dental instruments.
• Transport contaminated RME following appropriate safety and chemical-use guidelines.
• Follow IFUs, properly operate equipment such as washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, dental handpiece systems, AER units, and chemical agents.
• Conduct visual inspections to ensure cleanliness before transfer to clean side.
• Perform all functions related to flexible endoscope reprocessing.
• Conduct inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization/HLD of flexible endoscopes and RME.
• Read, interpret, and follow all manufacturer IFUs and SPS SOPs.
• Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Perform and document quality assurance checks for reprocessing equipment and RME.
Preparation Area:
• Perform all prep/packaging and sterilization functions including documentation.
• Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness and function.
• Assemble instrument sets according to count sheets.
• Inspect, assemble, package, and document surgical/dental trays per count sheets.
• Determine proper sterilization method (steam, low‐temp, Sterrad, AER, manual HLD).
• Safely load, operate, and troubleshoot sterilizers; perform all required QA tests.
• Properly store/deliver sterile items per facility protocol.
• Wear required PPE.
Minimum qualifications:
• Minimum two (2) years of recent SPS technician experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant SPS experience or education.
• HSPA or CBSPD certification required.
• Knowledge of aseptic principles, detergents, cleaning techniques, and sterilization methods.
• Knowledge of surgical instrument use, operation, maintenance, assembly/disassembly, cleaning, sterilization, and storage.
• Ability to interpret written materials, regulations, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.
As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.
With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.
TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.
At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
