
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Thomaston, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $29.17
- Weekly
- $1,050
- Yearly (full-time)
- $54,600
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $29.17/hour — 27% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Georgia ($23.00/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 Georgia right now
- 8 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Georgia from 4 agencies, 2 of them in Thomaston.
- Pay in these listings: $15.91 – $29.17/hour, median $22.92/hour.
- Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Georgia: $23.00/hour ($47,840/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($26.24/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Sterile Processing Technician Jobs – 13-Week Hospital Travel Contract in Thomaston, Georgia
Join a hospital-based surgical services team as a Sterile Processing Technician in Thomaston, Georgia. This on-site healthcare travel opportunity is ideal for an experienced sterile processing technician or central sterile professional who can support daily instrument processing, provide dependable call coverage, and function effectively as a lead technician while remaining part of the staffing team. Thomaston offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, historic character, and access to Middle Georgia’s outdoor recreation and community amenities.
Sterile Processing Technician Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,010–$1,090
- Location: Thomaston, Georgia
- Assignment Type: 13-week hospital travel contract
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks, through February 1, 2027
- Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday
- Regular Shift: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Rotation: Every third week, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Call Coverage: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., as scheduled
- Orientation: 16 hours
Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of sterile processing experience in a hospital, central sterile, or surgical services setting
- Demonstrated ability to function as a lead sterile processing technician while participating in regular staffing and call responsibilities
- Knowledge of instrument decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and case cart preparation
- Strong understanding of infection prevention, sterilization standards, and quality control practices
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and collaborate with operating room and surgical services staff
- Availability to work the assigned weekday schedule, rotating shift, and weekend call coverage
- COVID-19 vaccination required; no exemptions
Sterile Processing Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Prepare instrument trays, supplies, and case carts accurately and in accordance with procedural needs
- Serve as a lead resource for sterile processing workflow, prioritization, and troubleshooting
- Monitor sterilization processes and maintain accurate quality assurance and tracking documentation
- Identify damaged, missing, or improperly functioning instruments and coordinate appropriate follow-up
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused central sterile work environment
- Provide scheduled weekend call coverage and respond promptly to operating room and surgical services needs
- Collaborate with operating room and clinical teams to support timely, high-quality patient care
Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel assignment and join a hospital surgical services team in Thomaston, Georgia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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