Location: Sioux City, IA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift, Full-time (specific start/end times not provided)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $25 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

• Supervise daily sterile processing operations and lead by example on the floor
• Coach and mentor staff on proper decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization techniques
• Ensure compliance with AAMI, CDC, DNV, OSHA and internal policies to keep patients safe
• Develop and maintain effective departmental schedules that support smooth workflow
• Conduct staff orientation, performance reviews and corrective actions using just culture principles
• Coordinate sterilizer and Sterad operations, including monitoring and documentation of indicators
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and contribute to policy updates
• Monitor inventory levels and work with leadership on supply and budgeting needs
• Communicate process changes and training opportunities across Surgical Services
• Serve as a resource enterprise-wide for sterilization/disinfection processes and standards

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (required)
• Minimum two years of sterile processing experience (required)
• Sterile Processing certification required on hire or within 6 months
• Current BCLS certification upon hire or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Able to complete computer-based training and required competency assessments
• Reliable attendance and ability to meet orientation and unit competency requirements
• Able to legally perform essential job functions and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to distinguish colors (important for instrument/indicator identification)

Education

• Associate Degree (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Sterilization, decontamination and instrument processing best practices
• Operation and monitoring of sterilizers and Sterad equipment
• Sterile processing quality assurance, monitoring and documentation
• Infection prevention and regulatory compliance (AAMI, CDC, DNV, OSHA)
• Packaging, instrumentation assembly and inventory management
• Staff supervision, scheduling and mentoring skills
• Computer literacy for documentation and tracking systems
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• Performance monitoring and evidence-based practice for continuous improvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings with employer matching to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off and paid holidays so you can recharge and be your best
• Parental leave and family-friendly support when life changes
• Tuition reimbursement to support your continued professional growth
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay for when you need it
• Employee recognition programs and a culture that values your contributions
• Short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind
• Pet insurance (yes, your four-legged family members are covered too)
• Relocation assistance discussed at interview to help with your move

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