
Sterile Processing Tech - Hospital
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $34.57
- Weekly
- $1,245
- Yearly (full-time)
- $64,714
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/5/2026
This job pays about $34.57/hour — 58% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Ohio ($21.90/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, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Ohio right now
- 27 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Ohio from 1 agency, 27 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $27.00 – $34.57/hour, median $31.11/hour.
- Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Ohio: $21.90/hour ($45,552/year, BLS).
Job description
Sterile Processing Technician Jobs – Travel Contract Hospital Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio
Join a fast-paced hospital team in Columbus, Ohio, and put your Sterile Processing Technician skills to work in a 13-week travel contract supporting safe, efficient surgical care. This on-site role in the 43210 area is ideal for an experienced SPD technician with confidence in decontamination, sterilization, high-level disinfection, sterile storage, and operating room support. Located in a vibrant healthcare and university hub, Columbus offers convenient amenities, a strong medical community, and an energetic atmosphere for travel professionals.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel contract
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,179-$1,310
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour evenings
- Shift Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday
- Additional Scheduling Notes: Occasional scheduled holidays may be required
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Setting: Hospital
- Work Location: On-site in Columbus, Ohio
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Sterile Processing Technician experience required
- Experience in all major areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, sterilization, HLD/scope processing, sterile storage, and OR liaison support
- CBSPD or CRCST certification required
- Experience with steam sterilization and Sterrad systems preferred
- Experience with CensiTrac tracking system preferred
- Ability to manage case carts, separate soiled instruments, and prepare supplies for next-day surgical cases
- Strong communication skills and ability to support operating room workflow
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination of surgical instruments and specialty equipment, including drills, robotic instruments, and scopes
- Complete sterilization processes using steam and low-temperature sterilization systems
- Process scopes and perform high-level disinfection according to department protocols
- Maintain sterile storage areas and ensure proper handling and organization of supplies
- Serve as an OR liaison to support surgical team needs and maintain workflow efficiency
- Use CensiTrac or similar tracking systems to document instrument processing activities
- Move case carts, separate soiled items, and prepare case cart needs for upcoming procedures
- Respond to OR calls for multiple surgical floors and provide timely sterile processing support
- Follow infection prevention standards, safety guidelines, and hospital policies at all times
Apply now to explore this Sterile Processing Technician travel job in Columbus, Ohio, and join a healthcare team committed to patient safety and surgical excellence.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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