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Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST/CBSPD) – Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-volume sterile processing team as a Sterile Processing Technician in Columbus, Ohio, and support safe, efficient surgical care at a Level I trauma hospital. This 13-week travel healthcare assignment offers experienced central sterile processing professionals the opportunity to work across a complex acute-care healthcare system in a vibrant city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, excellent dining, parks, and year-round activities.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week sterile processing travel assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift
• Shift: Evenings, approximately 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume acute-care hospital and sterile processing department
• Additional Scheduling: Occasional scheduled holidays; flexibility to float to other sterile processing locations may be required

Sterile Processing Technician Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sterile processing experience in a comparable acute-care or trauma hospital environment
• Current CRCST certification through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) or current CBSPD certification
• Demonstrated experience across all major areas of central sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage
• Experience with steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, biological and chemical indicators, and immediate-use steam sterilization
• Experience reprocessing scopes and probes, including endoscopes, bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, and other specialty equipment
• Proficiency with instrument tray assembly, case carts, wrapping procedures, labeling, preference cards, and equipment documentation
• Experience with robotic, orthopedic, trauma, cardiovascular, neurological, vascular, urology, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, and other specialty instrumentation preferred
• Censitrac tracking system experience preferred
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume sterile processing environment while maintaining strict aseptic technique and quality standards
• Professional references, including at least one reference from a supervisor or other formal leader

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment
• Process instruments and equipment for a broad range of surgical specialties, including trauma, orthopedics, robotics, cardiovascular, transplant, urology, and general surgery
• Perform manual cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, washer and sterilizer operation, high-level disinfection, and endoscope and scope reprocessing
• Complete sterilization monitoring and documentation using biological indicators, chemical indicators, and other required testing procedures
• Assemble complex instrument sets and trays accurately according to preference cards and sterile processing department standards
• Prepare case carts and ensure sterile supplies are properly labeled, packaged, stored, and delivered for scheduled procedures
• Support Operating Room workflows by serving as a liaison between procedural areas and sterile processing locations
• Track instrumentation and equipment using the Censitrac system and maintain accurate records
• Identify damaged, missing, or improperly functioning instruments and escalate concerns appropriately
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety, quality assurance, aseptic technique, and department policies

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-volume hospital team supporting safe 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.