
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Mason City, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Weekly
- $1,170
- Yearly (full-time)
- $60,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $29.25/hour — 52% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Iowa ($19.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Iowa right now
- 4 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Iowa from 3 agencies, 2 of them in Mason City.
- Pay in these listings: $23.44 – $31.11/hour, median $28.66/hour.
- Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Iowa: $19.20/hour ($39,936/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($25.76/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Sterile Processing Technician Jobs in Mason City, Iowa
Start your next travel Sterile Processing Technician assignment in Mason City, Iowa, supporting hospital surgical services through expert central sterile and instrument processing. Join a hospital-based team for a 13-week contract designed for a certified Central Sterile Technician who is committed to patient safety and efficient operating room support.
Travel Sterile Processing Technician Job Details
- Location: Mason City, Iowa
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,130–$1,210
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 24, 2027
- Schedule: 40 hours per week; 8-hour day shifts
- Shift: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Call Requirements: Every third weekend call rotation, with holidays included in the holiday call rotation
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital sterile processing department
Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in sterile processing, central sterile services, or a related hospital setting
- Current Central Sterile Technician certification
- Current experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in a hospital setting preferred
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices, sterilization methods, medical instrument processing, and sterile processing standards
- Ability to participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to patient safety
Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Operate sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established procedures
- Verify instrument functionality and tray completeness before distribution to operating rooms and procedural areas
- Maintain accurate instrument processing, sterilization, and quality assurance documentation
- Support operating room and procedural teams by preparing instruments and supplies in a timely manner
- Follow hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and safety procedures
- Respond to assigned weekend, holiday, and call coverage needs
Live and Work in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City offers a welcoming North Iowa community with local cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient amenities. Explore this Iowa travel healthcare opportunity while advancing your sterile processing career.
Apply now for this Travel Sterile Processing Technician contract in Mason City, Iowa.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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