Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Travel Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) – 13-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician needed for a travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, supporting surgical instrument reprocessing in a high-volume Level I trauma hospital. Join a fast-paced sterile processing team and help ensure safe, efficient operating room and procedural care.

This 13-week travel assignment is ideal for an SPT who is confident across all areas of instrument reprocessing and enjoys working in a complex acute-care environment. Columbus offers a welcoming blend of vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, green spaces, and an energetic college-town atmosphere.

Travel Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday–Friday
• Shift: 8-hour days, approximately 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume acute-care hospital and Level I trauma environment
• Floating: May be required between designated hospital and ambulatory reprocessing locations

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in an acute-care or similarly complex hospital setting
• Experience supporting a high-volume operating room or Level I/II trauma environment
• Required experience with Medivator equipment
• CBSPD certification or CRCST certification through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM)
• Demonstrated experience with decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage
• Experience with steam and STERRAD sterilization, biological and chemical indicators, automated endoscope reprocessors, and ultrasonic cleaning
• Proficiency with endoscope and scope reprocessing, including bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, EUS scopes, and related equipment
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument-tracking system is preferred
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, proper labeling, wrapping materials, tray organization, and equipment documentation
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one formal supervisor, manager, or director reference

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Perform complete decontamination and manual cleaning of surgical instruments, drills, robotic equipment, scopes, and other reusable medical devices
• Assemble, inspect, package, label, and sterilize instrument sets and trays for multiple surgical service lines
• Operate and monitor steam sterilizers, STERRAD systems, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated endoscope reprocessors
• Complete high-level disinfection and reprocessing of flexible and specialty scopes using established infection-prevention procedures
• Prepare instrumentation for services including trauma, orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurology, general surgery, robotics, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, transplant, and ENT
• Use Censitrac or a comparable tracking platform to document instrument processing and distribution
• Maintain sterile storage areas and ensure processed supplies are delivered to the appropriate point of use
• Serve as a liaison between sterile processing and operating room teams to support timely case readiness and accurate instrument allocation
• Follow quality-control procedures, including sterilization testing, indicator monitoring, equipment checks, and accurate documentation
• Support consistent instrument-tray standards and safe reprocessing practices across multiple care locations

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a healthcare team supporting high-quality surgical and procedural care.

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.