Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Travel Sterile Processing Technician – Hospital | 13-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician sought for a 13-week travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, supporting a high-volume hospital and Level I trauma surgical services team.

Join a high-volume hospital sterile processing team in Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant city known for its welcoming communities, excellent dining, cultural attractions, and strong healthcare presence. This travel sterile processing job is ideal for an experienced Central Sterile Technician who is confident supporting a Level I trauma environment and managing complex instrumentation across a busy acute-care hospital and surgical services department.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Openings: 5
• Shift: Evenings, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, five 8-hour shifts per week
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume acute-care hospital and Level I trauma environment
• Float: May be required among multiple sterile processing and instrument reprocessing locations

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience; first-time travelers with a minimum of 3 years of experience are welcome
• Experience in a high-volume hospital, trauma, or similarly complex surgical environment
• Medivator experience is required
• Current CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA is required
• Experience with Level II trauma services required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Proficiency with decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, endoscope reprocessing, and sterile storage
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument-tracking system preferred
• Two professional references are required, including at least one reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly before the start date
• Strong attention to detail, infection prevention practices, and commitment to patient safety

Sterile Processing Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment
• Process complex instrumentation including drills, robotic instruments, surgical trays, loaner sets, scopes, and probes
• Perform steam and low-temperature sterilization, including Sterrad processing and required testing and monitoring
• Complete high-level disinfection and reprocessing of endoscopes using automated endoscope reprocessors and Medivator equipment
• Assemble instrument sets for multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurology, general surgery, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, urology, plastics, and transplant services
• Apply proper labeling, wrapping, documentation, biological indicators, chemical indicators, and equipment-tracking procedures
• Maintain sterile storage areas and ensure instruments and supplies are available for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Collaborate with Operating Room teams as a sterile processing liaison to coordinate instrument availability and resolve workflow concerns
• Support accurate tracking and allocation of sterilized instrumentation across multiple reprocessing sites
• Follow department policies, aseptic technique standards, regulatory requirements, and infection prevention protocols

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio sterile processing travel contract and join a high-performing hospital team supporting safe, efficient surgical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.