Sterile Processing Technician - SPT 26-14397

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

Location: Columbus, OH 43210
Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Evening/Night Shift
Schedule: 5×8-Hour Shifts
Shift Timings: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM or 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Local Candidates: Accepted
Travelers: Accepted

Pay Rate

• Travelers: $1,100–$1,200 per week, based on experience
• Local Candidates: $24–$27 per hour, based on experience

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Sterile Processing Technicians to support operations at a high-volume Level I Trauma Center. Candidates must have hands-on experience across all major areas of sterile processing and be comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment handling complex surgical instruments and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination of surgical instruments and medical equipment, including drills, robotic surgical instruments, and scopes.
• Assemble and prepare surgical instrument sets across multiple service lines, including trauma instruments, loaner instruments, and peel-packed items.
• Perform sterilization procedures using Sterrad and steam sterilization systems.
• Conduct High-Level Disinfection (HLD) and process endoscopes and other scopes according to established protocols.
• Maintain sterile storage areas and ensure proper organization and inventory management.
• Provide operating room (OR) liaison support and coordinate with surgical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.
• Use the CensiTrac tracking system for instrument tracking, documentation, and inventory management.
• Float to other assigned healthcare facilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in all major areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and high-level disinfection.
• Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center or a comparable high-volume healthcare facility is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict infection prevention and instrument-handling standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Required Certifications

Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications:

• CBSPD: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.
• CRCST: Certified Registered Central Service Technician through HSPA.