
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Weekly
- $1,120
- Yearly (full-time)
- $58,240
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $28.00/hour — 28% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Ohio ($21.90/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 Ohio right now
- 27 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Ohio from 1 agency, 27 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $27.00 – $34.57/hour, median $31.11/hour.
- Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Ohio: $21.90/hour ($45,552/year, BLS).
Job description
Certified Sterile Processing Technician – Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio
Join a high-volume hospital in Columbus, Ohio, as a Sterile Processing Technician supporting safe, efficient surgical care. This on-site travel healthcare job is ideal for an experienced technician skilled in decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and scope reprocessing.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city with an exciting mix of arts, dining, entertainment, parks, and outdoor recreation. As a Travel Sterile Processing Technician, you will work within a comprehensive health system and collaborate closely with operating room teams across a wide range of surgical specialties.
Sterile Processing Technician Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Healthcare Setting: High-volume acute-care hospital and Level I trauma environment
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
- Shift: 8-hour evening shifts; approximately 5 shifts per week and 40 hours per week
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- Float Requirement: Floating between locations may be required
Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements
- At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a hospital or similarly complex surgical environment
- Current CRCST certification through HSPA/IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification
- Required Medivator experience; candidates should be prepared to rate their Medivator proficiency during submission
- Experience in a Level II trauma setting required; Level I trauma experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience across all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage, and scope reprocessing
- Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument-tracking system preferred
- Epic experience preferred
- Ability to complete required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing promptly after booking
- Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
- Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered
Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities
- Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment, including drills, robotic instruments, and endoscopes
- Manually clean and process instruments using washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated endoscope reprocessors
- Assemble instrument sets and trays for multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurology, general surgery, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, plastics, urology, and transplant
- Perform steam and STERRAD sterilization, including chemical and biological indicator testing and documentation
- Complete high-level disinfection and reprocessing of scopes and probes, including Medivator-supported processes
- Prepare peel packs, select appropriate wrapping materials, label supplies correctly, and maintain accurate equipment documentation
- Organize and maintain sterile storage areas while ensuring supplies are delivered aseptically to the point of use
- Use Censitrac to track instruments, trays, and equipment throughout the reprocessing workflow
- Serve as a liaison between the operating rooms and sterile processing locations to coordinate instrumentation needs
- Support quality, infection prevention, and patient safety standards in a demanding surgical services environment
Apply now to advance your sterile processing career with a travel contract in Columbus, Ohio.
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.
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