Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech | 13-Week Travel Contract – Columbus, OH

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

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) wanted for a 13-week travel contract in Columbus, Ohio. Bring your sterile processing expertise to a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment and support complex surgical services across all areas of instrument reprocessing. This travel sterile processing job is ideal for a certified technician who is confident in decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, and sterile storage. Columbus offers a vibrant combination of collegiate energy, arts and cultural attractions, diverse dining, accessible parks, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Sterile Processing Technician Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080–$1,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital and high-volume surgical services
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: Approximately 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Work Environment: On-site; floating between sterile processing and reprocessing locations may be required

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent Sterile Processing Technician, central sterile, or instrument reprocessing experience in an acute hospital or comparable high-volume surgical setting
• Experience in a Level II trauma environment required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Current CBSPD or HSPA/IAHCSMM certification required
• Medivator experience required
• Demonstrated experience with decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage
• Experience with steam and STERRAD sterilization, biological and chemical indicators, ultrasonic cleaners, washers, and sterilizers
• Proficiency reprocessing endoscopes and scopes, including bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, EUS scopes, and other specialty equipment
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument tracking system preferred
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, tray assembly, wrapping procedures, labeling, and equipment documentation
• Two professional references are required, including at least one supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Requested time off must be disclosed during the submission process

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination and manual cleaning of surgical instruments, drills, robotic equipment, scopes, and other reusable medical devices
• Assemble instrument sets and trays for multiple service lines, including trauma, orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurology, general surgery, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, urology, plastics, and transplant services
• Prepare instruments for sterilization using steam, STERRAD, and other approved processes
• Perform high-level disinfection and scope reprocessing using automated endoscope reprocessors and Medivator equipment
• Monitor sterilization cycles and complete required biological, chemical, and equipment testing documentation
• Inspect, package, label, organize, and safely store sterile supplies and instrumentation
• Use Censitrac or comparable tracking technology to document instrument movement and processing status
• Support the operating room as a sterile processing liaison by coordinating instrument availability, case cart needs, and urgent requests
• Identify damaged, incomplete, or improperly functioning instruments and escalate issues appropriately
• Maintain infection prevention, quality, and safety standards throughout all reprocessing activities

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity healthcare team supporting essential surgical services.

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.