
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Greenbrae, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $34.50
- Weekly
- $1,380
- Yearly (full-time)
- $71,760
- Start date
- November 1, 2026
This job pays about $34.50/hour — 17% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in California ($29.50/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 California right now
- 5 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in California from 3 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $31.90 – $41.30/hour, median $34.14/hour.
- Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in California: $29.50/hour ($61,360/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($37.54/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Sterile Processing Technician – Hospital | Greenbrae, California
Apply now for a travel Sterile Processing Technician job in Greenbrae, California, supporting hospital surgical services through expert instrument decontamination, sterilization, and distribution. Join a collaborative sterile processing team with a consistent evening schedule and help deliver safe, high-quality patient care behind the scenes. Located in scenic Marin County near the San Francisco Bay Area, Greenbrae offers access to beautiful parks, waterfront destinations, and vibrant Northern California communities.
Travel Sterile Processing Technician Job Details
- Location: Greenbrae, California
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital sterile processing department
- Start Date: November 1, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 11-week travel assignment, through January 17, 2027
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week
- Shift: 8-hour evening shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,330–$1,430
Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile Technician, or in a comparable hospital setting
- Current Sterile Processing Technician certification
- Knowledge of surgical instrument decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution procedures
- Understanding of infection prevention practices and applicable hospital safety standards
- Ability to work independently, maintain accuracy, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced sterile processing environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Operate sterilization equipment and other central sterile processing equipment according to established procedures
- Verify instrument sets and supplies for completeness, functionality, and proper packaging
- Maintain accurate sterilization records, instrument tracking documentation, and quality control logs
- Respond to department and procedural area needs while maintaining timely instrument availability
- Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards throughout all sterile processing activities
- Communicate effectively with perioperative and clinical staff regarding equipment and surgical instrument needs
Apply now to join this hospital sterile processing team and take the next step in your Northern California healthcare career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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