Travel Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Technician) – 13-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-volume hospital sterile processing department (SPD) in Columbus, Ohio, as a certified Sterile Processing Technician supporting safe, efficient surgical care. This 13-week travel healthcare job is ideal for an experienced SPD Technician skilled in decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, and operating room support. Columbus offers an energetic mix of walkable neighborhoods, vibrant arts and dining, collegiate spirit, and extensive parks and trails.

Travel Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080-$1,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: High-volume acute-care hospital, sterile processing department, and surgical services environment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday-Friday
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Additional Scheduling: Weekend schedules may be available, including 6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m. rotations
• Work Environment: On-site; floating among healthcare reprocessing locations may be required

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent Sterile Processing Technician or Central Sterile experience; first-time travelers with a minimum of 3 years of experience are welcome
• Experience in a busy hospital, Level I or Level II trauma, or comparable high-acuity surgical environment
• Current CBSPD certification or CRCST certification through HSPA
• Medivator experience is required
• Demonstrated proficiency with decontamination, high-level disinfection, steam sterilization, and STERRAD sterilization
• Experience reprocessing flexible endoscopes, bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, ERCP scopes, EUS scopes, and other specialty equipment
• Experience with Censitrac or a comparable instrument-tracking system is preferred
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, biological and chemical indicators, instrument documentation, tray assembly, wrapping, labeling, and sterilizer monitoring
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with operating room and surgical services teams
• Two professional references are required, including at least one supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Availability to complete required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing promptly after acceptance
• Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and manually clean a broad range of surgical instruments and equipment, including drills, robotic instruments, scopes, and specialty devices
• Assemble, inspect, organize, wrap, label, and sterilize instrument sets and trays across multiple surgical service lines
• Perform steam sterilization, STERRAD processing, immediate-use steam sterilization when appropriate, and high-level disinfection according to established standards
• Reprocess flexible and specialty endoscopes using automated endoscope reprocessors, including Medivator systems
• Monitor sterilization cycles and document biological indicators, chemical indicators, equipment checks, and other required quality-control activities
• Support surgical specialties including trauma, orthopedics, robotics, cardiovascular, neurology, ENT, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, urology, plastics, transplant, vascular, and general surgery
• Use Censitrac or comparable tracking technology to accurately track instruments and equipment throughout the reprocessing cycle
• Maintain sterile storage areas and ensure supplies are appropriately packaged, stored, and delivered for procedural use
• Serve as a liaison between the operating rooms and sterile processing areas to coordinate instrumentation needs and resolve time-sensitive issues
• Help standardize instrument trays, maintain preference-card accuracy, and support efficient workflow across the surgical services department
• Follow infection prevention, safety, quality, and regulatory standards while handling contaminated and sterilized equipment

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