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Sterile Processing Technician Jobs – Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-volume hospital sterile processing team in Columbus, Ohio, as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) supporting safe, efficient surgical and procedural care. This on-site travel contract is ideal for an experienced Central Sterile Technician or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) skilled in decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, and sterile storage. Located in the 43210 area, Columbus offers a vibrant university-district atmosphere with convenient access to parks, dining, arts, and cultural attractions.

Travel Sterile Processing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume hospital sterile processing department and surgical services
• Employment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: March 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5 shifts per week
• Shift: 8-hour evening shifts, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Additional Scheduling: Occasional scheduled holidays; may float to other sterile processing and reprocessing locations as needed
• Compliance: Ohio fingerprinting must be completed promptly after accepting the assignment; requested time off must be disclosed at submission

Sterile Processing Technician Requirements

• At least 3 years of Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile, or sterile processing department experience in a high-volume hospital or comparable setting
• Experience supporting a Trauma Level II environment required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Current CBSPD certification or CRCST certification through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM
• Demonstrated proficiency in decontamination, manual cleaning, instrument inspection, tray assembly, wrapping, labeling, and sterile storage
• Experience with steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, sterilization monitoring, and chemical and biological indicators
• High-level disinfection and endoscope reprocessing experience, including automated endoscope reprocessors
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument-tracking system preferred
• Comfort working with instruments and equipment used across multiple surgical specialties, including trauma, orthopedics, robotics, cardiovascular, neurology, urology, ENT, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, and general surgery
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Sterile Processing Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination and manual cleaning of surgical instruments, drills, scopes, robotic equipment, and other reusable medical devices
• Inspect, organize, assemble, wrap, label, and prepare instrument sets and case carts for surgical and procedural use
• Operate and monitor steam sterilizers, STERRAD systems, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other sterile processing equipment
• Complete high-level disinfection and reprocessing of flexible and specialty scopes, including bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, EUS scopes, and other endoscopic equipment
• Document sterilization and equipment processing activities accurately using tracking and documentation systems such as Censitrac
• Maintain sterile storage areas and ensure instruments and supplies are packaged, sterilized, stored, and delivered aseptically
• Serve as a clinical liaison between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room to coordinate instrument availability, allocation, and timely delivery
• Support standardization and procurement of instrument trays across multiple reprocessing locations
• Follow infection prevention, quality assurance, safety, and regulatory procedures at every stage of the reprocessing cycle
• Float between designated locations and collaborate with surgical, procedural, and sterile processing teams as operational needs require

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-volume hospital team supporting surgical excellence.

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.