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Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Tech) – Travel Hospital Assignment in Brewster, WA

Join a Washington healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician and support surgical services through expert instrument decontamination, sterilization, inventory control, and operating room readiness. Bring your expertise in surgical instrumentation and sterile processing to a collaborative perioperative team in Brewster, Washington. This travel healthcare assignment is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, sterilization, and patient safety. Located in scenic north-central Washington near the Columbia River, Brewster offers a welcoming small-town environment with access to beautiful outdoor recreation.

Travel Sterile Processing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810-$1,940
• Assignment Length: 8 weeks
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week; additional hours may vary based on case volume
• Call Requirement: No call
• Healthcare Setting: Surgical services, operating room, and central sterile processing
• Assignment Location: Brewster, Washington

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a surgical technology training program or at least 1 year of operating room scrub experience
• Current BLS certification
• Knowledge of medical asepsis, sterile processing, sterilization procedures, and operating room safety protocols
• Working knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment functions, surgical tray setup, and common operative procedures
• Ability to inspect, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments according to established protocols
• Ability to properly handle tissue specimens, cultures, and smears
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform repetitive or highly precise tasks
• Ability to tolerate exposure to blood and body tissue
• Central Supply Technician certification is a plus

Sterile Processing and Operating Room Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Operate and monitor steam autoclaves, sonic washers, and other sterile processing equipment
• Perform sterilizer testing and accurately record test results
• Check equipment for leaks, defects, loose parts, and other maintenance concerns; report issues promptly
• Organize surgical instrument trays and maintain appropriate inventory levels in sterile storage areas
• Stock and distribute instruments, supplies, and crash cart items to the operating room and other designated departments
• Prepare operating rooms and instrument sets based on scheduled procedures, potential complications, and surgeon preferences
• Scrub, gown, and glove team members; assist with sterile draping and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures
• Handle instruments safely and efficiently, anticipate procedural needs, and help prevent unnecessary delays
• Complete surgical counts of sponges and sharps in coordination with the circulating nurse
• Assist with specimen identification and preservation according to established procedures
• Support operating room cleanup, room turnover, supply replenishment, and preparation for subsequent procedures
• Participate in staff education, orientation, and training as assigned
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality while following department policies and the established chain of command

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel assignment in Brewster, Washington, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare 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.