Travel Sterile Processing Technician Team Lead - Columbus, OH - RP 26-14640

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech Team Lead
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 11:00 PM–7:30 AM | Monday–Friday | 5 × 8-Hour Shifts | 40 Hours per Week
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes (First-Time Travelers Accepted)

Pay Rate: $38.00–$42.00/hr (Traveler)

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Tech Team Lead to oversee daily sterile processing operations in a teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of sterile processing experience, previous leadership experience, and strong knowledge of instrument processing and sterilization standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of sterile processing experience.

• Previous leadership, team lead, or charge experience.

• Current HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification.

• Experience with instrument decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.

• Knowledge of surgical instrument tracking, quality assurance, and infection prevention practices.

• Ability to work independently and coordinate daily departmental workflow.

• First-time travelers accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CensiTrac and other instrument tracking or documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sterile processing operations and support department workflow.

• Coordinate decontamination, cleaning, preparation, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies.

• Ensure instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, inspected, and functioning before patient use.

• Support quality improvement initiatives, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.

• Mentor sterile processing staff and assist with workflow coordination.

• Use CensiTrac and other documentation systems to maintain accurate instrument tracking and quality records.

• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety standards.

• Collaborate with surgical services and other departments to ensure timely availability of instruments and supplies.

Additional Information

• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center environment.

• Floating between Columbus-area locations may be required.

• Occasional holiday coverage required.

• Parking permit options may be available, subject to campus policies and availability. Parking costs and permit terms may change.