Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) – Hospital Travel Contract | Columbus, Ohio

Apply for a Sterile Processing Technician travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, supporting surgical services in a high-volume hospital and Level I trauma environment. Columbus offers a welcoming mix of vibrant neighborhoods, parks, dining, arts, and city amenities, giving travelers plenty to explore between shifts. Join an experienced central sterile processing team and work across advanced instrumentation, surgical instrument reprocessing, and endoscope processing specialties.

Travel Sterile Processing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $970–$1,050
• Assignment Type: 13-week sterile processing travel contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, with one weekday shift as scheduled
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume acute care hospital and central sterile processing department
• Additional Scheduling: Occasional scheduled holidays may be required; floating to other locations may be necessary

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of sterile processing experience in a high-volume hospital or comparable trauma facility
• Experience across all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage, and operating room support
• Active CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM
• Trauma Level II experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Proficiency with steam sterilization, STERRAD processing, high-level disinfection, scope reprocessing, and biological and chemical monitoring
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system preferred
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, including robotic, orthopedic, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, urological, ophthalmic, ENT, OB/GYN, vascular, and general surgery equipment
• Ability to complete Ohio credentialing and fingerprinting requirements promptly following acceptance
• 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 a wide range of surgical instruments, drills, robotic equipment, scopes, and reusable medical devices
• Assemble instrument sets and trays for multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, total joints, cardiovascular, neurology, transplant, plastics, podiatry, urology, and general surgery
• Perform steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, immediate-use steam sterilization, high-level disinfection, and related quality-monitoring procedures
• Process endoscopes and specialty equipment such as bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, EUS scopes, EBUS scopes, TEE probes, and other flexible and rigid devices
• Inspect, organize, wrap, label, and store sterile supplies and instrumentation according to established standards
• Use instrument tracking systems to document processing, inventory, sterilization, and distribution activities
• Serve as a liaison between sterile processing operations and operating room teams to coordinate instrumentation and case readiness
• Support standardization and maintenance of instrument trays across multiple clinical locations
• Ensure instruments and equipment are functioning properly and delivered aseptically to the point of use
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection prevention practices in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a leading hospital healthcare 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.