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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

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.