
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Pontiac, MI
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Weekly
- $1,170
- Yearly (full-time)
- $60,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $29.25/hour — 33% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Michigan ($21.96/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 Michigan right now
- 6 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Michigan from 2 agencies, 2 of them in Pontiac.
- Pay in these listings: $20.18 – $24.71/hour, median $24.71/hour.
- Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Michigan: $21.96/hour ($45,677/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($24.71/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) – Hospital Central Sterile Processing Travel Assignment in Pontiac, Michigan
Apply now for a 13-week Sterile Processing Technician travel job in Pontiac, Michigan, supporting hospital central sterile processing, surgical services, infection prevention, and safe patient care on an evening shift.
Join a hospital-based central sterile processing department and play an essential role in preparing surgical instruments and medical equipment for procedures. This travel healthcare assignment offers a collaborative, on-site work environment in a welcoming Pontiac community with convenient access to the greater Detroit area, local parks, cultural attractions, and dining.
Job Details
- Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
- Location: Pontiac, Michigan
- Setting: Hospital central sterile processing department (CSPD/SPD)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,130–$1,210
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through February 14, 2027
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8-hour evening shift, approximately 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile Processing Technician, or in a related hospital setting
- Current Sterile Processing Technician certification is required
- Knowledge of medical instrument decontamination, sterilization, inspection, assembly, packaging, and distribution procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to infection prevention, quality assurance, and patient safety
- Ability to follow departmental protocols, manufacturer instructions, and applicable regulatory standards
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with surgical services and other clinical teams
Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Verify the cleanliness, functionality, and completeness of instrument sets before processing and distribution
- Prepare case carts and supplies to support scheduled surgical procedures and timely patient care
- Operate sterilization and sterile processing equipment according to established procedures
- Maintain accurate records related to sterilization cycles, instrument tracking, quality checks, and equipment use
- Identify damaged, missing, or nonfunctioning instruments and escalate concerns appropriately
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused central sterile processing work environment
- Follow infection prevention practices and hospital policies at all times
Apply now to join the hospital central sterile processing team and advance your career with this Sterile Processing Technician travel opportunity in Pontiac, Michigan.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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