Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT/CRCST) Travel Contract – Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician wanted for a 13-week hospital travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, supporting surgical instrument reprocessing and operating room teams on evening shifts. This on-site travel healthcare job is ideal for a certified sterile processing professional who is confident across the full sterile processing workflow and thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Sterile Processing Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43203 — an urban area with access to parks, local dining, and downtown amenities
• Assignment Type: Hospital travel contract
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: March 15, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour evening shifts
• Shift: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional scheduled holidays
• Openings: 2
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital sterile processing department and operating room support
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours

Sterile Processing Technician Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in an acute hospital environment
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Current CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM
• Experience supporting a Trauma Level II environment required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Proficiency with decontamination, sterilization, high-level disinfection, scope reprocessing, tray assembly, and sterile storage
• Experience with drills, robotic instruments, endoscopes, and Medivator systems required
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system required
• Epic experience preferred
• Ability to float between designated locations when needed
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment, including drills, robotic instruments, and scopes
• Complete steam and low-temperature sterilization processes, including STERRAD testing and monitoring
• Perform high-level disinfection and scope reprocessing using established safety and quality procedures
• Inspect, assemble, wrap, label, and organize instrument sets and surgical trays
• Prepare sterile supplies and instrumentation for operating room cases and next-day procedures
• Manage case carts, separate contaminated items, and fulfill case cart needs accurately and on time
• Track instruments and equipment using Censitrac or a comparable tracking platform
• Serve as a liaison between the sterile processing department and operating room teams to coordinate instrumentation needs
• Respond to operating room calls and help resolve urgent instrument or equipment requests
• Maintain accurate equipment documentation and follow aseptic technique, infection prevention, and department quality standards

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio sterile processing travel contract and join a hospital team supporting safe, efficient 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.