Description

Sterile Processing Tech
Location: Urbana, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,352 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 9 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Profession: Tech Specialty: SPD Duration: 9 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience required. 3 to 4 years of travel experience preferred. Level 1 trauma experience and/or 50+ case days preferred. License: Required Certification: CRCST or CSPDT Certifications: Preferred Certifications: N/A Must-Have: - Experience with trays, decontamination, and sterilization. - Competency evaluation with a passing score of 90% or higher. - Ability to meet unit expectations of 24-32 trays per 8-hour shift. - Understanding of basic medical terminology. - Ability to work independently and possess critical thinking skills. Description: The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician is responsible for decontaminating, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units. Follows protocols to ensure equipment and instrumentation processing meets standards for infection control guidelines. Provides both disposable and reusable equipment to the operating room. Dispenses disposable supplies utilized in surgical cases. Performs the reassembly and packaging of instrument sets accurately and efficiently according to department policies and manufacturer instructions for use. Conducts manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment. Inspects instruments for cleanliness, defects, and proper functionality. Uses various electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects. Restocks specialty carts and necessary supplies. Documents completed work and verifies processing parameters. Performs accurate documentation within the SPD information system. Sterilizes instrument sets in accordance with departmental policies and manufacturer instructions for use. Picks supplies for same day and next day surgical cases. Answers telephone calls from internal and external customers. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to urgent customer needs. Ability to perform tasks with minimal error while maintaining attention to detail over extended periods. Experience preferred with equipment such as borescopes, OneSource, and SPM.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam