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Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Technician) – Hospital Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician seeking travel sterile processing jobs in Columbus, Ohio? Join a high-acuity hospital sterile processing department and play a vital role in supporting safe, efficient surgical care. This on-site travel assignment is ideal for a certified Sterile Processing Technician or Central Sterile Technician who is confident working across all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, sterile storage, and operating room support. Columbus offers a vibrant community with excellent dining, arts, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming Midwest atmosphere.

Sterile Processing Travel Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Assignment Type: 13-week hospital travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 15, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital sterile processing department supporting a high-volume trauma environment
• Shift: 8-hour night shifts, approximately 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week; occasional scheduled holidays may be required
• Additional Details: Flexibility to float to other healthcare locations may be required

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a busy acute-care or comparable hospital setting
• Experience in a Level II trauma environment required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Current CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM
• Demonstrated competency in decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage
• Experience reprocessing surgical instruments, flexible and rigid endoscopes, robotic equipment, drills, and specialty devices
• Proficiency with steam sterilization, STERRAD, biological and chemical indicators, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated endoscope reprocessors
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system preferred
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization wrapping, tray organization, labeling, and equipment documentation
• Ability to meet all required credentialing, fingerprinting, health screening, and compliance deadlines
• Flu vaccination is required; approved medical exemptions may be considered

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination and manual cleaning of surgical instruments, drills, robotic equipment, scopes, and other reusable medical devices
• Assemble instrument sets and trays across multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiac, neurology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, plastics, transplant, urology, and vascular services
• Process loaner instrumentation, peel-packed items, preference cards, and specialty surgical equipment
• Operate steam sterilizers, STERRAD systems, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other reprocessing equipment in accordance with established standards
• Complete high-level disinfection and scope reprocessing for endoscopes, bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, EUS scopes, and related devices
• Monitor sterilization cycles and document biological, chemical, and equipment testing results
• Package, label, store, and distribute sterile supplies and instrumentation while maintaining aseptic technique
• Use an instrument tracking system to document processing, location, status, and distribution of surgical equipment
• Serve as a collaborative liaison with operating room teams to coordinate instrument availability, resolve discrepancies, and support efficient case flow
• Help standardize instrument trays and support safe delivery of properly functioning sterile supplies to procedural areas
• Maintain accurate records and follow infection prevention, quality assurance, and department safety procedures

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