Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician – Travel Contract | Acute-Care Hospital in Olympia, WA

Apply for a Sterile Processing Technician travel job in Olympia, Washington, supporting surgical services at a dynamic acute-care hospital. This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to use your sterile processing expertise with advanced sterilization equipment and a broad range of procedural specialties. Olympia is a scenic Pacific Northwest community known for its evergreen landscapes, access to Puget Sound, vibrant cultural scene, and convenient proximity to outdoor recreation.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute-care hospital
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel contract
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 40 hours

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Current CBSPD or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification required
• Acute-care hospital and operating room experience preferred
• Experience with hospital charting or documentation systems required
• Working knowledge of washers, sterilizers, high-level disinfection, steam sterilization monitoring, and immediate-use steam sterilization
• Strong understanding of instrument decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and quality-control procedures
• Ability to support a variety of specialties, including general surgery, ENT, OB/GYN, orthopedics, plastics, and urology
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment
• Operate and monitor washers, sterilizers, and other sterile processing department equipment
• Complete biological and chemical indicator testing and document sterilization results
• Perform high-level disinfection and immediate-use steam sterilization according to established protocols
• Assemble instrument sets, trays, and case carts accurately for scheduled procedures
• Select appropriate wrapping materials and apply proper sterilization wrapping techniques
• Maintain accurate equipment and sterilization documentation
• Process equipment used for a broad range of procedures, including ENT, general, OB/GYN, orthopedic, plastic, and urologic surgery
• Clean and process additional hospital equipment such as crash carts, IV pumps, and PCA pumps
• Collaborate with operating room and surgical services teams to support safe, efficient patient care

Location & Assignment Experience

Enjoy the best of Washington’s capital region in Olympia, where natural beauty and community amenities come together. Explore nearby parks, waterfront areas, local restaurants, farmers markets, and the surrounding forests and waterways while making a meaningful contribution to hospital-based surgical care. Apply now for this Olympia, Washington sterile processing travel contract.

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.