Location: Garden City, KS

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Evenings / night), with weekend and holiday on-call required — 30-minute call response expected

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Decontaminate surgical instruments and scopes thoroughly to maintain patient safety
• Assemble and organize surgical instrument sets accurately for OR cases
• Perform sterilization processes and quality checks to meet regulatory standards
• Reprocess endoscopic scopes following manufacturer and facility protocols
• Support Operating Room procedures (including GI and ortho cases) by delivering timely, prepared trays and instruments
• Respond to on-call requests within the required 30-minute window to support urgent cases
• Collaborate with the OR team and interim SPD Manager to improve workflows and instrument availability
• Help integrate new equipment into SPD practice, including work with the Da Vinci robotic system

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) — required (HSPA credential noted)
• BLS (AHA) certification — required
• Minimum 2 years of sterile processing / SPD experience
• Experience with scope reprocessing and instrument assembly in an acute care OR setting
• Familiarity with EPIC charting preferred
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to meet facility radius requirements (60 miles)
• Able to respond to call within 30 minutes and work scheduled weekend/holiday call

Knowledge & Skills

• Sterile processing best practices and decontamination workflows
• Instrument assembly and sterilization techniques
• Scope reprocessing for GI and other endoscopic procedures
• Operating Room environment and case support (ortho, gyn, general, GI)
• Experience or willingness to learn robotic instrument care (Da Vinci)
• Charting basics in EPIC and accurate documentation
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and clear communication under time pressure

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Structured week of orientation so you feel confident from day one
• Licensure and certification assistance and reimbursement support
• Paid time off options to help you recharge between assignments
• A supportive, close-knit SPD team that values attention to detail
• Opportunities to expand skills working with advanced equipment like the Da Vinci robot
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Continuing education encouragement so your career keeps moving forward

Travel Perks: Explore Garden City, KS

Garden City offers a relaxed, welcoming base for your assignment. Explore the Lee Richardson Zoo for a quick nature escape, stroll local parks and trails, check out the Finney County Historical Museum to learn local history, and enjoy hearty regional dining downtown. For adventurous weekend trips, scenic rock formations like Monument Rocks are within driving distance, and you’ll find easy access to outdoor recreation, community events, and small-town charm when you’re off shift.

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