Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Travel Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) – Night Shift in Columbus, OH

Experienced Sterile Processing Technicians can advance their careers in a Level I trauma hospital during this 13-week travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Bring your sterile processing expertise to a fast-paced, on-site healthcare environment supporting complex surgical services with advanced instrumentation and reprocessing systems. Columbus offers a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with diverse dining, arts and entertainment, professional sports, parks, and convenient access to urban and outdoor activities.

Travel Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: Travel healthcare assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, through February 1, 2027
• Shift: Night shift
• Shift Duration: 8-hour night shift designation; typical scheduled window is 8:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Schedule Notes: Occasional holidays may be required. Weekend night options may be available.
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital and multiple surgical reprocessing sites
• Floating: May be required between locations within the health system
• Credentialing: Ohio fingerprinting and compliance requirements must be completed promptly after acceptance and before the assignment start date

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a high-volume acute-care or trauma setting
• Experience in a Level II trauma facility required; Level I trauma experience strongly preferred
• Current CBSPD certification or CRCST certification through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM)
• Medivator experience required
• Demonstrated experience with decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and scope reprocessing
• Proficiency with steam and STERRAD sterilization processes, biological and chemical indicators, washers, sterilizers, and ultrasonic cleaners
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation across multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, robotics, cardiovascular, neurology, ENT, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, plastics, urology, vascular, and general surgery
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment and adapt to multiple sterile processing locations
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination and manual cleaning of surgical instruments, drills, robotic equipment, endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and related medical devices
• Assemble instrument sets and trays for all service lines, including trauma, loaners, peel packs, orthopedic and total joint procedures, and robotic surgery
• Complete sterilization using steam and STERRAD systems while monitoring biological and chemical indicators and documenting results accurately
• Perform high-level disinfection and automated endoscope reprocessing using Medivator and other applicable equipment
• Process and reassemble a wide range of scopes and probes, including EGD, ERCP, EUS, EBUS, colonoscopes, ureteroscopes, TEE probes, and flexible specialty scopes
• Inspect, label, wrap, organize, and store sterile instrumentation according to department and regulatory standards
• Use Censitrac to track instrumentation, trays, sterilization cycles, and equipment documentation
• Collaborate with Operating Room teams as a sterile processing liaison to coordinate instrumentation, case carts, preference cards, and urgent needs
• Support standardization and procurement efforts for instrument trays across multiple surgical sites
• Maintain aseptic technique, follow infection prevention practices, and promptly report damaged, missing, or improperly functioning equipment
• Float between assigned reprocessing locations and maintain consistent quality standards across the health system

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel Sterile Processing Technician opportunity and join a high-performing surgical services team on the night shift.

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.