Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST/CBSPD) - Night Shift Travel Contract in Columbus, OH

Seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician for a 13-week travel contract in Columbus, Ohio. Join an acute-care hospital and Level I trauma team supporting high-volume surgical services through expert instrument reprocessing, sterilization, and infection prevention.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician / Sterile Processing Tech
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital and Level I trauma environment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (ZIP code 43210)
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel contract
• Shift: 8-hour night shift, approximately 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday; 5 shifts per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080-$1,160
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Additional Scheduling: Flexibility for weekend coverage may be requested based on department needs
• Float Requirement: Floating may be required between sterile processing locations

About the Area: Columbus, Ohio (ZIP code 43210), offers a welcoming city setting and an appealing opportunity to experience the area while completing your travel assignment.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a hospital or comparable high-volume healthcare setting
• Experience in a Level II trauma environment required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Current CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM
• Medivator experience required
• Demonstrated experience with decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, endoscope reprocessing, and sterile storage
• Experience with steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, biological and chemical indicators, and sterilization monitoring
• Proficiency with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system preferred
• Experience with Epic or another hospital documentation system preferred
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume sterile processing department while maintaining strict infection prevention and quality standards
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate surgical instruments, drills, robotic equipment, endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and other reusable medical devices
• Manually clean and process instruments using ultrasonic cleaners, washers, automated endoscope reprocessors, and other specialized sterile processing equipment
• Assemble instrument sets, trays, case carts, and supplies for multiple surgical service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurology, general surgery, urology, and robotics
• Perform steam and STERRAD sterilization procedures, including appropriate testing, monitoring, documentation, packaging, and labeling
• Complete high-level disinfection and scope reprocessing using Medivator equipment and established manufacturer instructions
• Inspect, organize, and maintain sterile storage areas while ensuring supplies remain properly packaged and ready for use
• Document instrument processing activities and maintain accurate tracking records in Censitrac or the designated instrument tracking system
• Communicate with operating room teams as a clinical liaison to coordinate instrumentation, resolve processing concerns, and support procedural readiness
• Support the safe allocation and movement of sterilized instrumentation across multiple reprocessing locations
• Follow aseptic technique, infection prevention policies, regulatory standards, and department quality procedures at all times

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel contract and join a high-acuity healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio.

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.