Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Technician) – Hospital Travel Assignment in Spokane, WA

Experienced Sterile Processing Technicians can join a high-performing hospital team in Spokane, Washington, for a 13-week travel assignment supporting surgical services in a Level III trauma center. Spokane offers an appealing setting for healthcare professionals seeking a focused hospital-based travel experience in the 99208 area. This on-site sterile processing job is ideal for an independent SPD professional with acute-care hospital experience.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level III trauma center
• Schedule: Five 8-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Occasional weekends as needed
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Charting and Tracking: Epic and sterile processing instrument tracking system

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of sterile processing experience, including a minimum of 1 year of sterile processing management or supervisory experience
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Current certification through CBSPD, IAHCSMM/HSPA, HSPA, or an equivalent recognized sterile processing credential
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal orientation and training
• Experience in an acute-care hospital, central sterile, or surgical services environment
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, manual cleaning, high-level disinfection, sterilization wrapping, biological and chemical indicators, and steam, Steris, and Sterrad testing and monitoring
• Experience with automated endoscope reprocessors, ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and sterile processing decontamination equipment
• Proficiency reprocessing surgical instruments and scopes, including laparoscopic, orthopedic, robotic, general, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, urology, vascular, trauma, and gastrointestinal equipment
• Valid Washington State or compact license or credential, as applicable, available at the time of submission
• Ability to meet assignment scheduling requirements, including occasional weekends and holiday coverage as needed

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment according to established standards
• Prepare instrument sets, trays, loaner equipment, consignment trays, and specialized surgical supplies for procedures
• Perform and document biological, chemical, Steris, and Sterrad testing and monitoring activities
• Reprocess endoscopes and specialty scopes, including bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, cystoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, EUS scopes, EBUS scopes, and ureteroscopes
• Use sterile processing tracking systems to accurately document equipment movement, processing status, and quality checks
• Apply proper labeling and select appropriate wrapping materials for sterilization and storage
• Operate sterilization, decontamination, ultrasonic cleaning, and automated endoscope reprocessing equipment
• Support surgical services by ensuring instruments and equipment are complete, functional, properly sterilized, and available when needed
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or improperly processed equipment and follow corrective procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused sterile processing work area while following infection prevention and quality standards

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel assignment in Spokane, Washington, and join a dedicated healthcare team supporting safe, 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.