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GHR HealthcareHowell, MITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Howell, 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
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 Howell.
  • 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).

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Job description

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) – Hospital Travel Assignment in Howell, Michigan

Apply now for a 13-week Sterile Processing Technician travel assignment in Howell, MI, supporting surgical teams through expert instrument decontamination, sterilization, and sterile supply preparation. Join a hospital-based sterile processing department and help ensure safe, properly processed, and readily available instruments and equipment for patient care.

Howell offers a welcoming community with convenient access to the greater Lansing and Detroit areas, combining small-town charm with opportunities for recreation, dining, and local exploration.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

  • Location: Howell, Michigan
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • End Date: February 14, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,130–$1,210
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8-hour evening shifts, 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
  • Work Setting: On-site hospital sterile processing department (SPD)

Sterile Processing Technician Requirements

  • At least 1 year of sterile processing experience in a hospital or comparable healthcare setting
  • Current Sterile Processing Technician certification is required
  • Working knowledge of instrument decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage procedures
  • Understanding of infection prevention, regulatory, infection-control, and patient-safety standards
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and transport instrument trays, and work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
  • Successful completion of required onboarding, competency testing, and employment verification

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

  • Decontaminate, clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment
  • Prepare surgical instrument trays and sterile supplies for operating room procedures and other patient-care needs
  • Operate sterilization and high-level disinfection equipment according to established procedures
  • Verify instrument functionality, tray accuracy, package integrity, and sterilization indicators
  • Maintain accurate records related to sterilization cycles, biological monitoring, and sterile equipment processing
  • Store and distribute sterile supplies while preserving sterility and ensuring timely availability
  • Collaborate with operating room, surgical, and clinical staff to support safe and efficient patient care
  • Follow sterile processing department policies, infection-control practices, and applicable safety standards

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel opportunity in Howell, Michigan, and join a hospital team supporting high-quality surgical care.

Benefits

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