Sterile Processing Tech
Portland, OR
Care Connect Staffing is hiring Per Diem Sterile Processing Tech professionals in Portland, OR. These are ongoing per-diem opportunities with flexible, self-scheduled shifts — pick up work when it fits your schedule.
- Typical volume: ~35 open shift(s) per week across the area (based on 12 weeks of posting history)
- Shift types: Days, Mids, Nights
- Pay: around $33/hour
About Sterile Processing Tech per diem work
Sterile processing technicians keep every surgical and procedural instrument safe to use. Typical duties include decontaminating returned instrument sets, inspecting and testing instruments for damage and function, assembling trays to count sheets, operating and documenting steam and low-temperature sterilizers, and tracking loads so each set can be traced back to its cycle.
Per-diem sterile processing shifts are typically posted by hospital sterile processing departments and surgery centers when case volume, instrument turnaround or staff coverage runs short. Because the department supplies the operating room, reliable technicians who already know common instrument sets and sterilizer documentation are especially valuable for flexible, self-scheduled work.
Credential and licensure expectations vary by state and care setting, and typically include:
- A sterile processing certification (such as CRCST or CSPDT) is commonly requested; some states require certification by law
- Recent hands-on decontamination, assembly and sterilization experience is typically expected
- Familiarity with instrument tracking systems and sterilizer load documentation is frequently requested
- BLS is requested by some facilities; requirements vary by state and setting
Per diem work through Care Connect Staffing means no long-term commitment, weekly pay, and the ability to build a schedule around your life. Apply to join our per-diem float pool and get access to open Sterile Processing Tech shifts in Portland, OR as they post.
Frequently asked questions
How does self-scheduling work for per diem shifts?
Per diem work with Care Connect Staffing is self-scheduled: once you join the per-diem float pool, you see open Sterile Processing Tech shifts in Portland, OR as they post and pick up the ones that fit your schedule. You choose when you work — there is no assigned rotation.
How often do per diem clinicians get paid?
Per diem shifts through Care Connect Staffing pay weekly.
Is there a long-term commitment?
No. Per diem work has no long-term commitment — you build a schedule around your life and pick up shifts only when you want them.
How do I apply for Sterile Processing Tech per diem shifts in Portland, OR?
Apply through the Care Connect Staffing candidate portal at candidate.careconnectstaffing.com. Create a profile, complete onboarding, and you can start picking up open shifts as they post.
Do shift availability and volume change from week to week?
Yes. Shift volume is based on recent posting history and varies week to week, so the number of open shifts you see will change as facilities post new needs.
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Sterile Processing Tech
Portland, OR
~35 shift(s)/week
$33/hourApply to this opportunityShift volume and pay are based on recent posting history and vary week to week. Care Connect Staffing is the hiring agency for this per-diem opportunity.