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Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Technician) – Travel Contract in Walla Walla, WA

Explore a travel sterile processing job in Walla Walla, Washington, supporting surgical services at a Level III trauma center with a collaborative perioperative team.

Join a hospital-based central sterile processing department in Walla Walla, a welcoming southeastern Washington community known for scenic surroundings, historic charm, vibrant food and wine culture, and access to outdoor recreation. This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to support operating room services in a short-term acute care hospital while working alongside experienced surgical services professionals.

Travel Sterile Processing Job Details

• Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician / Central Sterile Technician
• Location: Walla Walla, Washington
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 22, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 16 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour shifts; day shift 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or night shift 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Rotating weekend call approximately every 8 weeks
• Facility Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level III trauma center
• Orientation: Approximately 4 hours

Sterile Processing Technician Requirements

• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience in an acute hospital setting
• Current CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA certification
• Experience with surgical services, operating room instrumentation, and central sterile processing workflows
• Demonstrated knowledge of high-level disinfection, washers, sterilizers, steam sterilization testing and monitoring, biological indicators, and chemical indicators
• Experience with instrument sets and trays, case carts, sterilization wrapping procedures, and proper selection of wrapping materials
• Ability to complete equipment documentation and follow infection prevention, sterilization, and quality standards
• Experience supporting a variety of specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, plastics, and urology
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts and participate in rotating weekend call

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment
• Prepare case carts and instrument trays accurately for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Operate and monitor washers, sterilizers, and other sterile processing equipment
• Perform high-level disinfection and immediate-use steam sterilization when clinically appropriate
• Complete biological and chemical indicator testing and maintain accurate sterilization records
• Apply appropriate wrapping materials and follow established sterilization and quality control procedures
• Clean and process equipment such as crash carts, IV pumps, and PCA pumps
• Collaborate with operating room and surgical services teams to support safe, timely patient care
• Participate in rotating weekend call coverage and maintain readiness for urgent requests

Apply now for this travel Sterile Processing Technician opportunity in Walla Walla, Washington, and join a hospital team supporting safe surgical 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.