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Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead Jobs – Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician Team Leads can bring their sterile processing expertise to a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center in Columbus, Ohio. This on-site travel contract is ideal for a certified Central Sterile Technician who can lead daily department operations, support surgical services, and maintain the highest standards for instrument safety, sterilization, and quality. Columbus offers a vibrant, welcoming community with excellent dining, arts, parks, and a strong academic and healthcare presence.

Travel Sterile Processing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,410–$1,510
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital; Level I Trauma Center and teaching environment
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: Approximately 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Position Type: Travel assignment; local candidates may be considered
• Work Environment: On-site, with possible floating between affiliated locations

Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead Requirements

• At least 4 years of sterile processing experience in an acute-care hospital or comparable surgical services setting
• Previous leadership, charge, or sterile processing team lead experience required
• Current HSPA/IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency in sterile processing workflows, including decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, assembly, packaging, and distribution
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument-tracking and documentation system
• Experience with surgical scopes, drills, robotic systems, and related specialty instrumentation
• Strong knowledge of biological and chemical indicators, steam sterilization monitoring, Steris or Sterrad systems, and immediate-use steam sterilization procedures
• Ability to support quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, inventory control, and accurate equipment documentation
• Two professional leadership references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and compliance steps within established timelines

Sterile Processing Responsibilities

• Lead daily sterile processing operations while supporting department workflow and timely surgical case readiness
• Coordinate the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packaging, and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies
• Inspect instrumentation to ensure it is properly cleaned, sterilized, assembled, functional, and ready for patient use
• Support instrument tracking, quality documentation, and workflow visibility through Censitrac and related systems
• Mentor sterile processing staff and assist with daily assignments, prioritization, and workflow coordination
• Process and maintain instrumentation used across specialties such as trauma, orthopedics, neurology, cardiovascular, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, and robotics
• Handle and document scopes, probes, drills, laparoscopic equipment, robotic instruments, and specialty trays according to established standards
• Monitor sterilization processes and indicators, identify concerns, and escalate issues appropriately
• Contribute to inventory management, preference-card accuracy, loaner-tray coordination, and regulatory readiness
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant sterile processing environment

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a leading hospital surgical services team.

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.