Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Travel Sterile Processing Technician – CRCST/CBSPD | Evening Shift in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-volume acute-care hospital as a Sterile Processing Technician in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel contract offers experienced sterile processing professionals the opportunity to support complex surgical procedures in a Level I trauma environment while expanding expertise in instrument reprocessing, endoscopy, robotics, and multiple surgical service lines.

Travel Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Healthcare Setting: On-site acute-care hospital and surgical services environment
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: March 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour evening shifts
• Shift: 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Department: Sterile Processing and surgical services supporting a high-volume Level I trauma environment
• Additional Scheduling Note: Floating may be required between sterile processing locations within the health system

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in an acute-care hospital or comparable high-volume surgical environment
• Experience supporting Level II trauma services required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Current CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA/IAHCSMM required
• Recent Medivator experience required; be prepared to describe your proficiency level during submission
• Demonstrated experience with automated endoscope reprocessors, high-level disinfection, scope reprocessing, and endoscope leak testing
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system preferred
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, biological and chemical indicators, steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, and immediate-use steam sterilization
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after acceptance and meet all credentialing deadlines
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and manually clean surgical instruments, drills, robotic equipment, endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and other reusable medical devices
• Assemble, inspect, organize, wrap, label, and sterilize instrument sets and trays for multiple surgical specialties
• Support trauma, orthopedic, cardiovascular, neurological, general, vascular, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, transplant, and robotic procedures
• Operate and monitor steam sterilizers, STERRAD systems, ultrasonic cleaners, washers, and automated endoscope reprocessors
• Perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of flexible and specialty scopes, including Medivator procedures
• Prepare case carts, loaner instrumentation, peel packs, and specialty equipment for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Maintain sterile storage areas and verify proper packaging, labeling, documentation, and expiration controls
• Use Censitrac to track instruments, trays, sterilization loads, and equipment throughout the reprocessing cycle
• Serve as a clinical liaison between the Operating Room and sterile processing areas to coordinate instrumentation and resolve equipment needs
• Follow infection prevention, quality assurance, and equipment documentation standards at all times

Why Work in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions, parks, dining, and welcoming neighborhoods in a thriving university-centered city. Explore this opportunity for Columbus, Ohio sterile processing jobs while gaining valuable experience in a complex Level I trauma and surgical services environment.

Apply now for this travel Sterile Processing Technician opportunity and join a high-performing healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio.

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.