Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician Travel Contract – Columbus, Ohio

Position Overview

Join a high-acuity acute-care hospital in Columbus, Ohio, as a Sterile Processing Technician for a 13-week travel healthcare assignment. Also known as a Central Sterile Technician or Sterile Processing Tech, you will support a fast-paced surgical environment and contribute directly to safe, efficient patient care through expert instrument and equipment reprocessing. Columbus is a vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining and cultural scene, and convenient access to parks, universities, and major healthcare resources.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician / Central Sterile Technician
• Setting: Acute-care hospital and trauma environment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Hours per Week: 40
• Floating: May be required between nearby healthcare locations within the health system

Sterile Processing Technician Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a busy acute-care or comparable hospital setting
• Current CBSPD certification or CRCST certification through HSPA
• Medivator experience required
• Experience with decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage
• Experience with automated endoscope reprocessors, scopes, drills, robotic instruments, and complex surgical instrumentation
• Knowledge of steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, biological and chemical indicators, immediate-use steam sterilization, and sterilization documentation
• Proficiency with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system
• Experience supporting Level II trauma services required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Strong aseptic technique and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with operating room teams, and adapt to a high-volume environment

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute instruments and equipment for surgical and procedural services
• Process complex instrumentation, including robotic systems, surgical drills, endoscopes, bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, and other specialty equipment
• Perform high-level disinfection and operate automated endoscope reprocessors, including Medivator systems
• Assemble instrument sets and trays across multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, vascular, transplant, urology, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, and general surgery
• Complete steam and STERRAD sterilization processes and accurately monitor biological and chemical indicators
• Apply proper labeling, wrapping, packaging, and storage procedures to preserve sterility and ensure timely availability
• Use instrument tracking systems to document processing, inventory, and distribution activities
• Serve as a liaison between the operating room and sterile processing areas to coordinate instrumentation and case needs
• Support standardization and organization of instrument trays across multiple reprocessing locations
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, equipment handling, safety, and quality standards

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-performing hospital team supporting surgical services and patient safety.

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.