Sterile Processing Technician Jobs – Hospital Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity hospital sterile processing team in Columbus, Ohio, as a Sterile Processing Technician supporting a busy Level I trauma environment. This on-site travel contract offers experienced Central Sterile and Certified Sterile Processing Technicians the opportunity to help ensure safe, reliable instrumentation for surgical and procedural teams across a large health system.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080-$1,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — a vibrant area offering convenient city amenities, welcoming neighborhoods, parks, cultural attractions, and diverse dining options
• Setting: Hospital sterile processing department supporting a high-volume, Level I trauma environment
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Shift: Overnight, 11:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday; occasional scheduled holidays may be required
• Shift Duration: 8-hour nights
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, approximately 40 hours
• Work Arrangement: On-site; may float to other sterile processing locations as needed

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent sterile processing experience in a busy acute-care hospital or comparable Level I trauma environment
• Strong experience across all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and sterile storage
• Current CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM
• Trauma Level II experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Experience with high-level disinfection and endoscope reprocessing
• Knowledge of steam sterilization, STERRAD sterilization, biological and chemical indicators, and sterilization monitoring
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system preferred
• Proficiency with surgical instrumentation, case carts, tray assembly, robotic systems, scopes, drills, and loaner instrumentation
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment while maintaining strict aseptic technique and attention to detail
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a supervisor or other formal leader

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and manually clean a broad range of surgical instruments, equipment, scopes, drills, and specialty devices
• Assemble instrument sets and trays for multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurology, general surgery, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, urology, and transplant
• Perform steam and low-temperature STERRAD sterilization processes, including required testing, monitoring, documentation, and quality checks
• Complete high-level disinfection and reprocessing of endoscopes and specialty scopes, including bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, EUS scopes, and related equipment
• Prepare case carts, peel packs, wrapped instruments, and specialty trays according to department standards and preference cards
• Verify proper labeling, packaging, wrapping materials, and sterilization indicators before releasing supplies for use
• Maintain accurate equipment and instrument documentation using Censitrac or a comparable tracking system
• Organize and manage sterile storage while ensuring instruments and supplies are delivered to the appropriate point of use
• Collaborate with operating room teams as a clinical liaison to track, allocate, and resolve instrumentation needs
• Float among designated sterile processing locations when needed and support consistent quality standards across the health system

Apply now to join a leading Columbus, Ohio healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician on this hospital travel contract.

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.