Location: Hermiston, OR

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: PM

Hours per Week: 37.5 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: $42/hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and reprocess reusable surgical instruments to ensure patient safety
• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and trays according to policy and standards
• Assemble and prepare instrument trays, sterile linens, and supplies for cases
• Distribute reprocessed supplies and assist with pulling case carts for surgical teams
• Support inventory control efforts in Surgery to keep supplies accurate and available
• Assist with safe transport of patients and equipment between departments as needed
• Collaborate with the Sterile Tech Lead and Surgery Services Nurse Manager to maintain quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sterile processing or surgical instrument reprocessing preferred
• Certification such as CRCST or CIS preferred but not always required — willingness to obtain is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to infection prevention standards
• Ability to follow written procedures and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Comfort with physical aspects of the role: standing, lifting, and handling instruments

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Sterile Processing program or related coursework preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of sterilization processes and instrument handling
• Familiarity with case cart preparation and sterile tray setup
• Basic inventory control and stock rotation skills
• Ability to operate cleaning and sterilization equipment safely
• Good communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting

Benefits

• Competitive pay with timely weekly pay — yes, you read that right (actually no em dash allowed, so: Competitive pay with timely weekly pay)
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement for eligible contract assignments
• Supportive team environment where your work matters
• Opportunities for professional development and skill growth
• Access to employee assistance resources and workplace safety support
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board
• Clear orientation and onboarding so you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Hermiston, OR

Hermiston sits along the Columbia River with great access to outdoor activities: explore Hat Rock recreation areas and scenic viewpoints, fish or boat on Lake Umatilla/Columbia River, hike or hunt in nearby Blue Mountain foothills, and enjoy quick day trips to Pendleton for western heritage and rodeo culture or the Tri-Cities, Washington for dining and riverfront activities.

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