
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Hummelstown, PA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $32.13
- Weekly
- $1,285
- Yearly (full-time)
- $66,820
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 17, 2026
This job pays about $32.13/hour — 46% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Pennsylvania ($22.03/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Job description
Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) – Hospital Travel Job in Hummelstown, PA
Apply for a 13-week Sterile Processing Technician travel assignment in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, supporting a Level I trauma hospital with expert instrument processing and a consistent weekday schedule. Join a dedicated sterile processing team and help promote safe, efficient patient care through accurate decontamination, sterilization, and surgical instrument preparation.
Located in the welcoming Hershey area of central Pennsylvania, Hummelstown offers convenient access to Harrisburg, local dining and attractions, and scenic outdoor destinations.
Sterile Processing Technician Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,240–$1,330
- Assignment Type: Hospital travel assignment
- Start Date: November 17, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Location: On-site in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
- Setting: Hospital; Level I trauma environment
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 shifts per week
- Shift: 8-hour days, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of sterile processing or central service experience
- Current CRCST or IAHCSMM certification required prior to submission
- Successful completion of a mask fit test
- Knowledge of sterile processing standards, infection prevention practices, and surgical instrument handling procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Verify instrument integrity, functionality, count accuracy, and package quality before distribution
- Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment according to established procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow instrument tracking processes
- Support operating room and procedural areas by preparing and delivering sterile supplies and instrument sets
- Follow hospital policies, infection prevention guidelines, and applicable sterile processing standards
- Communicate promptly with clinical teams regarding missing, damaged, or urgently needed instruments
Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel opportunity in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, and join a hospital team dedicated to quality and patient safety.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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