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Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST/CBSPD) – Hospital Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician seeking a travel healthcare job in Columbus, Ohio? Bring your sterile processing expertise to a high-volume hospital environment and play a vital role in patient safety and surgical readiness. This assignment is ideal for a Central Sterile Processing Technician who is confident across all areas of the department, including complex instrument decontamination, surgical tray assembly, scope reprocessing, high-level disinfection, and steam and STERRAD sterilization. Columbus offers an energetic university-city atmosphere with excellent dining, arts, parks, sports, and convenient access to vibrant neighborhoods throughout central Ohio.

Travel Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment: 13-week travel assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 5 night shifts per week; 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour nights, typically scheduled from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; occasional holidays may be required
• Setting: High-volume hospital sterile processing department supporting Level I trauma and complex surgical services
• Additional Scheduling: Floating between multiple healthcare locations may be required

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a busy hospital or comparable trauma setting
• CBSPD certification or CRCST certification through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM)
• Medivator experience is required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and scope reprocessing
• Experience with steam sterilization, STERRAD, biological and chemical indicators, immediate-use steam sterilization, and automated endoscope reprocessors
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument-tracking system preferred
• Epic or similar clinical documentation system experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, proper labeling, wrapping materials, tray assembly, and sterile storage practices
• Two professional references are required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Requested time off must be disclosed at the time of submission
• Prompt completion of Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements is required following acceptance of the assignment
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate a broad range of surgical instruments and equipment, including drills, robotic instruments, endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and specialty scopes
• Manually clean, inspect, organize, assemble, wrap, label, and prepare instrument sets and trays for surgical procedures
• Support instrument assembly across trauma, orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurology, ophthalmology, general surgery, urology, OB/GYN, plastics, transplant, and other service lines
• Perform steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, high-level disinfection, and immediate-use steam sterilization in accordance with department standards
• Operate and monitor washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, automated endoscope reprocessors, and Medivator equipment
• Complete biological and chemical indicator testing, sterilization monitoring, equipment documentation, and quality-control records
• Reprocess flexible and specialty scopes, including EGD, ERCP, EUS, EBUS, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, and other endoscopic equipment
• Maintain accurate Censitrac tracking records and ensure instruments are traceable throughout the reprocessing cycle
• Manage sterile storage, case carts, preference cards, and timely distribution of supplies to procedural areas
• Serve as a clinical liaison between operating rooms and sterile processing locations to coordinate instrumentation needs across the health system
• Promote infection prevention, patient safety, and consistent adherence to sterile processing standards

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and join a healthcare 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.