Travel Sterile Processing Technician in Lancaster CA

We are hiring a Travel Sterile Processing Technician in Lancaster, CA for a full time, 13 week travel assignment in a regional acute care hospital. This position has day and evening shift openings available. Weekly gross pay ranges from $1,540 to $1,650, based on the final compensation package and applicable stipend eligibility. This assignment is designed for an experienced, certified Sterile Processing Technician with prior travel experience who is prepared to commit to the required schedule.

About the Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA Assignment

This Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA assignment is based in a regional acute care and trauma hospital serving a large Southern California community. The facility operates in a high volume, high acuity environment where Sterile Processing professionals play an essential role in maintaining the availability, integrity and safe processing of surgical instrumentation.

The Sterile Processing department supports clinical teams by helping ensure reusable surgical instruments and medical devices are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and prepared for use. These functions directly support safe patient care and efficient procedural operations.

The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) identifies decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization of reusable surgical instruments and devices as core responsibilities associated with the Sterile Processing profession. Candidates interested in learning more about professional certification and the field can review the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association certification overview.

This environment is best suited for a technician who is comfortable with a steady workload, understands the importance of consistency and accuracy, and can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary hospital team.

Responsibilities

As a Travel Sterile Processing Technician, your responsibilities may include supporting the complete processing cycle for surgical instrumentation and equipment according to facility procedures, manufacturer instructions and applicable standards.

Responsibilities may include:

• Cleaning and decontaminating reusable surgical instruments and medical devices
• Inspecting instruments for cleanliness, condition and proper function
• Assembling surgical instrument sets and trays accurately
• Preparing and packaging instruments for sterilization
• Operating sterilization and decontamination equipment according to established procedures
• Monitoring sterilization processes and documenting required information
• Maintaining appropriate storage and handling of sterile supplies
• Supporting case cart and surgical instrument preparation
• Following infection prevention, safety and quality procedures
• Identifying damaged, missing or improperly functioning instrumentation
• Maintaining accurate processing and tracking documentation
• Communicating effectively with Sterile Processing, Operating Room and other procedural teams
• Prioritizing workload according to procedural and departmental needs
• Maintaining an organized and safe Sterile Processing work environment

Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA Schedule and Assignment Details

The Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA assignment is structured as a full time, 13-week travel contract.

Assignment Details:

• Contract Type: Travel staffing
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Length: 8 hours
• Openings: 3
• Day Shift Opening: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Evening Shift Openings: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
• Weekend Rotation: Required
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• Facility Setting: Regional acute care and trauma hospital
• Location: Lancaster, California

There are currently 2 evening shift openings and 1 day shift opening. Candidates should apply only if they are prepared to commit to the applicable shift, weekend rotation and holiday requirements for the duration of the assignment.

Schedule expectations will be discussed before submission so candidates understand the assignment before their profile is presented to the facility.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

The compensation structure for this Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA assignment is:

• Weekly Gross: $1,540 to $1,650
• Estimated Blended Rate: $38.50 to $41.25 per hour
• Weekly Non Taxable Stipend: Up to approximately $950.11 for eligible travelers
• Overtime: 1.5 times the applicable taxable hourly rate when qualifying overtime is worked

Actual compensation may vary based on the final pay package, applicable tax rules, eligibility for travel stipends, hours worked and other assignment specific factors. Non taxable travel stipends are available only to clinicians who meet applicable tax home and eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Eligible travelers may receive:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Weekly direct deposit
• 401(k) benefits after eligibility requirements are achieved
• Licensure, onboarding costs, certifications and other reimbursements, when applicable

Candidates should review the complete compensation package with their clinician partners before accepting an assignment so taxable wages, applicable stipends, reimbursements and benefit eligibility are clearly understood.

Requirements for the Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA Assignment

Qualified applicants for this Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA assignment must meet the facility’s minimum experience, education and certification requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Central Service Certification (CRCST) required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant Sterile Processing experience
• Minimum 1 year of travel experience
• NIHSS required
• Ability to work the assigned day or evening schedule
• Weekend rotation required
• Holiday rotation required
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume hospital environment
• Commitment to the required schedule before submission

Candidates should maintain current documentation for all applicable certifications and employment history. Credentialing and compliance documentation will be reviewed before the assignment start.

The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association provides additional information about professional Sterile Processing credentials, including the Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential. HSPA notes that its CRCST credential covers knowledge areas such as cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage and inventory management.

What to Expect From This Assignment

This hospital serves as a major regional care provider, creating a work environment centered on volume, acuity, teamwork and community responsibility. Sterile Processing Technicians should expect a department where reliable instrument processing and effective communication are important to daily procedural operations.

The environment can be fast paced and demanding. Candidates who perform well in this setting are typically comfortable prioritizing competing needs, communicating clearly and maintaining quality standards when workload increases.

Travelers should also understand the location before accepting the assignment. Lancaster is located in northern Los Angeles County and should be evaluated based on the actual commute, housing options and transportation needs associated with the assignment. Candidates are encouraged to establish a realistic housing and transportation plan.

Why Work With Us

Acquire Medstaff LLC is a clinician-owned healthcare staffing company built around a stewardship driven staffing approach. Our goal is not simply to submit a resume to an opening. We work to understand the clinician, the assignment requirements and the facility environment so candidates can make informed decisions before committing to a contract.

Our stewardship-driven model gives us a practical understanding of what healthcare professionals need from a staffing partner. Clear expectations matter. Accurate assignment information matters. Reliable communication matters.

For this assignment, our talent acquisition team will review the schedule, compensation structure, travel requirements and credentialing expectations with you before submission. We want you to understand what you are accepting before your profile reaches the hiring manager.

You can also view current opportunities with Acquire Medstaff LLC.

Apply for the Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA Assignment

If you are an experienced Sterile Processing Technician with the required certification, at least 2 years of relevant experience and prior travel experience, we encourage you to apply.

Qualified candidates will complete an initial recruiter screening followed by profile submission to the facility. Selected candidates may then interview with the facility hiring manager. Following an offer, candidates must successfully complete credentialing, compliance and applicable occupational health requirements before starting the assignment.

Apply today through Acquire Medstaff LLC or contact your clinician partner directly to discuss the Travel Sterile Processing Technician Lancaster CA assignment, available shifts and complete compensation package.

 

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