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GHR HealthcareCanton, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Canton, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Sterile Processing Technician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$20.63
Weekly
$825
Yearly (full-time)
$42,900
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $20.63/hour — 10% below the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Georgia ($23.00/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 Georgia right now

  • 7 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Georgia from 4 agencies, 4 of them in Canton.
  • Pay in these listings: $7.25 – $24.38/hour, median $17.68/hour.
  • Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Georgia: $23.00/hour ($47,840/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($7.25/hour across 3 jobs).

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Job description

Sterile Processing Technician Jobs in Canton, GA | 13-Week Travel Contract

Apply for a Sterile Processing Technician travel contract in Canton, Georgia, supporting hospital surgical care with a consistent weekday schedule, guaranteed hours, and competitive weekly pay.

Job Details

  • Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician / Central Sterile Technician
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $800–$850
  • Location: Canton, Georgia
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital sterile processing department
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • End Date: February 13, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 8-hour day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Shifts per Week: 5
  • Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Dress Code: Dark blue scrubs provided
  • Holiday Expectations: Work two of the following major holidays—Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day—and one minor holiday: the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve

Sterile Processing Technician Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent sterile processing or central sterile experience
  • Instrument Technician certification
  • HSPA certification preferred
  • Experience with surgical instrument reprocessing, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to infection prevention, quality assurance, and patient safety
  • Ability to work the full weekday schedule and required holidays

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

  • Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and related equipment
  • Reprocess surgical instruments according to established standards, manufacturer instructions, and infection-control procedures
  • Verify instrument functionality, tray accuracy, packaging integrity, and sterilization indicators
  • Maintain accurate sterilization records and follow department procedures for quality assurance and infection control
  • Collaborate with operating room, surgical services, and clinical teams to ensure instruments and supplies are available when needed
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sterile processing department

Join a hospital-based sterile processing team in Canton, Georgia, and play an essential role in supporting safe, efficient surgical care. This on-site travel contract offers a welcoming community in the scenic foothills of North Georgia, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the greater Atlanta area.

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel contract in Canton, GA.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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