Location: Lakewood, CO

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Weekday evenings (two shifts): 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM; Weekend nights: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM NOC (Night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 per 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

• Perform decontamination, sterilization and assembly of surgical instruments and supplies to keep ORs running safely
• Execute high level disinfection (HLD) and follow strict infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
• Operate and maintain Steris, V-PRO and Medivator sterilization equipment with attention to manufacturer guidelines
• Prepare instrument sets and specialty trays for trauma and OR cases, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Document processing and sterilization activities in the electronic charting system (EPIC) and maintain required logs
• Collaborate with surgical teams and charge staff to prioritize urgent cases and support trauma-level workflows
• Participate in orientation and preceptor shifts to train and mentor new staff when needed

Qualifications

• CRCST or CBSPD certification required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of sterile processing experience, including exposure to trauma or OR cases
• Familiarity with Steris, V-PRO and Medivator preferred
• Experience with EPIC or other electronic charting systems is a strong plus
• Ability to be in-state for orientation week and provide a valid driver license as requested
• Willingness to work scheduled evenings and weekend night blocks

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CRCST or CBSPD certification (required)
• Additional allied health training or sterile processing coursework is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in sterile processing workflows and infection prevention standards
• Skilled in decontamination, sterilization cycles and high level disinfection
• Comfortable using Steris, V-PRO and Medivator sterilization systems
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills for traceability and compliance
• Ability to prioritize instrument sets for trauma and OR needs under time pressure
• Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with surgical and perioperative staff
• Basic computer literacy for EPIC charting and electronic logs

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing assistance and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you healthy and focused on great care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can maintain and expand your credentials with ease
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Supportive team environment where your contribution to sterile processing matters and is recognized
• Opportunities for professional development and on-assignment training, including EPIC charting refreshers
• Access to professional networking within a large health system and potential future opportunities
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board

Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, CO

Lakewood sits just west of Denver and offers a great home base for adventures. Catch a concert or a hike at nearby Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, paddle or picnic at Bear Creek Lake Park, explore the shops and restaurants at Belmar, or take short day trips into downtown Denver for museums and dining. Outdoor lovers can head to the foothills for scenic trails at Mount Falcon or drive a bit further for world-class skiing in resorts like Breckenridge and Vail. Plenty of local breweries, coffee shops and easy weekend getaway options keep your off-duty hours interesting.

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