Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) Travel Contract – Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician sought for a 13-week hospital travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, supporting safe surgical care through expert instrument reprocessing and sterile processing services.

Join a high-volume acute-care hospital and Level I trauma environment as part of a dedicated sterile processing team. This onsite travel assignment is ideal for a Sterile Processing Technician who is experienced in decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, endoscope reprocessing, and sterile storage.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Assignment Type: 13-week sterile processing travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour evening shifts
• Shift Hours: 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume acute-care hospital and Level I trauma environment
• Patient Population: Adult
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours
• Float Requirement: Floating between affiliated Columbus-area sterile processing locations may be required

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a busy acute-care hospital or comparable trauma setting
• Experience across all major areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, scope reprocessing, and sterile storage
• Medivator experience is required
• Experience with steam sterilization and STERRAD sterilization processes
• Experience using CensiTrac or a comparable instrument-tracking system
• Proficiency with automated endoscope reprocessors, including cleaning and processing bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, and other specialty scopes
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, biological and chemical indicators, immediate-use steam sterilization, wrapping procedures, labeling, and equipment documentation
• Experience assembling trays and instruments for multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiovascular, robotics, general surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, urology, and OB/GYN
• Current CBSPD certification or HSPA/IAHCSMM certification preferred or required, as applicable
• Two professional references, including at least one supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing promptly after accepting an assignment
• Ability to meet all assignment compliance requirements by the designated deadline

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and manually clean reusable surgical instruments, equipment, drills, robotic instruments, and endoscopes
• Inspect, assemble, organize, package, label, and prepare instrument sets and trays for surgical and procedural use
• Operate and monitor steam sterilizers, STERRAD systems, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated endoscope reprocessors
• Perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of scopes and probes according to established standards
• Complete biological, chemical, and sterilization monitoring activities and maintain accurate documentation
• Support case cart preparation, preference-card accuracy, sterile storage, and timely distribution of supplies
• Serve as a clinical liaison between sterile processing and operating room teams to coordinate instrumentation needs
• Track instruments and equipment using CensiTrac or a similar tracking system
• Identify damaged, incomplete, or malfunctioning instruments and escalate concerns appropriately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment while following infection prevention and safety standards
• Provide dependable sterile processing support across multiple reprocessing sites as operational needs require

Location & Community

Columbus, Ohio, offers the energy of a thriving university city with a welcoming mix of neighborhoods, local restaurants, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient transportation. The area provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy vibrant community events, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Central Ohio destinations during time away from work.

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio sterile processing travel assignment and support high-quality surgical and procedural 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.