Travel Contract

Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Lancaster, PA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

$1,400/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date04/20/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Description

Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Tech) – Travel Assignment – Lancaster, PA (17602)

Travel Sterile Processing Technician opportunity in Lancaster, PA — 13-week hospital contract starting April 20, 2026. Join a central sterile (SPD) team ensuring instrument reprocessing, sterilization, and infection control while enjoying Lancaster's vibrant downtown and scenic countryside.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,232 - $1,369
  • Role: Sterile Processing Technician / SPD Tech / Central Sterile Technician
  • Setting: Hospital – Central Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
  • Location: Lancaster, PA (17602) — Lancaster healthcare jobs / Pennsylvania sterile processing jobs
  • Start Date: April 20, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks (travel assignment)
  • Shift: 8-hour days
  • Shifts per Week: 5
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Employment Type: Travel, On-site

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience in a hospital or acute care setting performing instrument reprocessing
  • Familiarity with sterilization methods and technologies (steam autoclave, low-temperature sterilization, high-level disinfection)
  • Knowledge of infection control practices, aseptic technique, and instrument tray assembly
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize in a fast-paced surgical environment, and commitment to patient safety
  • Relevant certification preferred: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
  • Experience with instrument tracking systems, sterilization records, and compliance with regulatory standards (AAMI, CDC)

Key Responsibilities

  • Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment to hospital and regulatory standards
  • Prepare and maintain instrument trays, sets, and implants for surgical procedures
  • Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, complete sterilization cycles, and maintain accurate sterilization logs
  • Perform quality assurance checks, equipment maintenance, and infection prevention practices in central sterile processing
  • Collaborate with operating room staff, surgical technologists, and nursing teams to ensure timely instrument availability for cases
  • Document sterilization processes and maintain compliance with hospital policies and external regulations

Why Join This Travel SPD Job in Lancaster, PA

  • Competitive weekly pay for travel sterile processing techs
  • Opportunity to work in a busy hospital central sterile department and expand your SPD experience
  • Explore Lancaster’s historic downtown, local dining, and nearby countryside between shifts

Ready to take the next step in your sterile processing career? Apply now to join our travel healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician in Lancaster, PA. Competitive pay, hands-on SPD experience, and a supportive hospital environment await. Apply now or contact us for more details about this Pennsylvania sterile processing job.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #471985. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

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  • Lancaster, PA offers a variety of activities including visiting The Amish Farm and House, exploring the Lancaster Central Market, enjoying shows at the Fulton Theatre, and tasting local brews at Lancaster Brewing Company.
  • There are also plenty of restaurants, art galleries, and outdoor activities to enjoy.
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