
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Wausau, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $35.69
- Weekly
- $1,285
- Yearly (full-time)
- $66,820
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $35.69/hour — 56% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Wisconsin ($22.87/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, 36 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 Wisconsin right now
- 2 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Wisconsin from 1 agency, 2 of them in Wausau.
- Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Wisconsin: $22.87/hour ($47,570/year, BLS).
Job description
Sterile Processing Technician Travel Job – 13-Week Contract in Wausau, WI
Apply for a 13-week Sterile Processing Technician travel contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, supporting surgical instrument processing, operating room readiness, and patient safety. This on-site hospital opportunity is ideal for an experienced Sterile Processing Tech who takes pride in precision, consistency, and high-quality sterile services. Wausau offers a welcoming Central Wisconsin setting with access to scenic parks, lakes, trails, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Sterile Processing Technician Job Details
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Assignment: 13-week travel healthcare contract
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,240–$1,330
- Hours: 40 guaranteed hours per week, excluding applicable orientation or facility-closure limitations
- Shift: Variable afternoon shift, approximately 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Weekend and Call Requirements: Potential for weekend coverage and up to two on-call weekends during the assignment; holiday coverage may be required based on departmental needs
- Work Setting: Hospital Sterile Processing Department, with potential support for operating room sterile core areas
- Float Requirement: May be asked to support nearby affiliated facilities as needed
- Dress Code: Scrub colors are flexible
Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of sterile processing experience required
- At least one completed travel assignment required
- High school diploma required
- Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred
- Completion of a sterile processing program preferred; relevant work experience may be considered
- Ability to work on-site in a hospital environment and follow established safety, infection prevention, and department procedures
- Willingness to participate in scheduled weekends, on-call coverage, and holiday rotations as needed
Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments, patient-care equipment, and medical supplies
- Prepare instrument sets and equipment for surgical procedures in accordance with department policies and quality standards
- Support daily operations across assigned areas of the Hospital Sterile Processing Department
- Work in sterile core areas to support operating room readiness when assigned
- Maintain accurate sterile processing practices and help ensure instruments and supplies are available when needed
- Follow hospital procedures for safety, infection prevention, equipment handling, and sterile storage
- Provide flexible support at nearby affiliated locations when required
Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a hospital team supporting safe, efficient patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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