Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Travel Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST/CBSPD) – Columbus, Ohio

Position Overview: Join a high-volume acute-care hospital as a Travel Sterile Processing Technician in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week assignment is ideal for an experienced sterile processing professional skilled in surgical instrument reprocessing, infection prevention, and supporting complex operating room services.

Travel Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Assignment Type: 13-week hospital travel assignment
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: March 15, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: On-site acute-care hospital and surgical services environment
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $970–$1,050
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Primarily Friday through Sunday; occasional scheduled holidays may be required
• Additional Scheduling: May be required to float to other sterile processing locations within the healthcare system

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a high-volume acute-care hospital or comparable Level I trauma environment
• Current CBSPD certification or CRCST certification through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM
• Proficiency in decontamination, manual cleaning, instrument inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and sterile storage
• Experience with steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, biological and chemical indicators, and sterilization monitoring
• High-level disinfection and endoscope reprocessing experience, including automated endoscope reprocessors
• Experience processing surgical instruments and equipment for multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiac, general surgery, neurology, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, and robotic surgery
• Experience with surgical case carts, preference cards, tray assembly, proper labeling, wrapping materials, and instrument tracking systems such as Censitrac
• Strong understanding of aseptic technique, infection prevention, equipment documentation, and immediate-use steam sterilization procedures
• Ability to work independently in a demanding hospital environment while collaborating effectively with operating room and clinical teams

Sterile Processing Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment
• Process complex instrumentation, including scopes, drills, robotic equipment, laparoscopic instruments, and specialty surgical trays
• Perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of endoscopes and related equipment according to established standards
• Complete sterilization testing, monitoring, documentation, and quality-control procedures
• Prepare case carts and instrument sets accurately for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Maintain organized sterile storage areas and ensure supplies are delivered to points of use in an aseptic manner
• Use instrument tracking technology to document processing, storage, and distribution activities
• Serve as a liaison between sterile processing and operating room teams to support timely instrumentation availability
• Help standardize instrument trays and support consistent reprocessing practices across multiple clinical locations
• Follow all hospital, regulatory, and infection-prevention policies while maintaining a high level of attention to detail

Why Work in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus is a vibrant city with welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining, a thriving arts scene, extensive parks, and a wide range of cultural attractions. This on-site Ohio healthcare opportunity offers experienced sterile processing professionals the chance to support essential surgical services while exploring a dynamic travel destination.

Apply now for this Travel Sterile Processing Technician assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated hospital team supporting safe, timely patient 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.