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Sterile Processing Technician Staffing
Sterile processing technicians are essential to instrument cleaning, sterilization, and operating room efficiency. Hunter Recruiting supports sterile processing technician staffing by connecting healthcare organizations with technicians experienced in sterile processing department (SPD) workflows, equipment standards, and compliance requirements.
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SPDs often face staffing shortages due to high turnover, physically demanding work, and increased surgical volume. Many experienced sterile processing technicians are already employed or work rotating shifts, which can make sterile processing technician recruitment challenging.
When internal hiring cannot keep up, healthcare organizations often turn to a sterile processing staffing agency to maintain instrument readiness and avoid surgical delays. Hunter Recruiting works closely with SPD leaders to understand case volume, tray complexity, and compliance expectations, to hire sterile processing technicians who fit their needs.
Sterile Processing Roles We Recruit
Leaning on our longstanding healthcare industry relationships, we support hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty facilities by recruiting professionals in roles such as:
- Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Tech)
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Central Sterile Technician
- Instrument Technician
- Decontamination Technician
- Lead Sterile Processing
- Sterile Processing Supervisor
- Sterile Processing Educator
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Get in touch. Tell us about your sterile processing needs, case volume, and coverage priorities.
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We introduce sterile processing technicians with verified certifications and hands-on SPD experience.
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We manage onboarding and documentation so your teams can stay focused on patient safety.
Why Use SPD Staffing Solutions
Access to high-quality candidates – Includes 70% passive professionals you will not find on job boards.
Faster time-to-hire – Average 41 days from request to placement.
Better retention – 96% of placements stay 3+ years.
Flexible solutions – Permanent, contract, and project-based staffing.
Risk free – Guaranteed contingent search. Pay only when we deliver.
27
Average time-to-fill days
3:1
submit-to-interview ratio
Sourced
healthcare professionals to support Cleveland Clinic health centers across Northeast Ohio
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Our Solutions
Hunter supports healthcare organizations with flexible sterile processing staffing options designed to maintain compliance, coverage, and operational continuity.
Direct Hire
Hire full-time sterile processing technicians with experience in high-volume surgical environments.
Temporary Staffing
Add contract SPD technicians to support PTO coverage, turnover gaps, or surgical volume spikes
Statement of Work
Support defined initiatives such as backlog reduction, tray standardization, or process improvement.
Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Discover solutions that simplify workforce management from end-to-end.
Payrolling
Simplify onboarding and payroll for contract and project-based sterile processing staff.
Hunter Advantage
- 1.2 million in our applicant pool
- Over 15k placements
- Rooted in connection
- Based in the USA
100%
of healthcare candidates
go through Hunter’s two-step quality screening process for technical skills
41 days
Average time to fill
from the time a job is posted until a candidate is placed into the role.
96%
of healthcare placements
made by Hunter remains with their employer for 3+ years.
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Success Stories
Sterile Processing Staffing FAQs
Why is sterile processing technician staffing critical to surgical efficiency?
Sterile processing technician staffing is critical because instrument availability directly impacts surgical schedules. Staffing gaps can delay procedures and disrupt operating room workflows.
How do staffing shortages in SPD affect infection prevention efforts?
Staffing shortages can increase turnaround time pressure and reduce consistency in cleaning and sterilization processes. Adequate sterile processing staffing supports compliance with infection prevention standards.
What role does instrument complexity play in sterile processing staffing needs?
Specialty instruments and vendor-specific trays require advanced knowledge of cleaning, assembly, and IFU compliance. As tray complexity increases, organizations often need additional sterile processing staffing to maintain accuracy and safety.
How does turnover in SPD impact long-term hiring and training costs?
High turnover increases onboarding and training demands while reducing overall productivity. Many organizations address this by focusing on more strategic sterile processing technician recruitment to stabilize teams and reduce churn. A staffing agency or workforce consultant can help identify the reasons for turnover and mishires and implement solutions for better retention.
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