Sterile Processing Technician
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Sterile Processing Technician in Columbus, Ohio — CBSPD/CRCST required; 13-week contract at a Level One trauma center.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio as a Travel Sterile Processing Technician (Central Sterile / SPD Tech). This travel assignment places you at a busy Level One trauma hospital (zip code 43210), where you'll support high-acuity surgical services and work with advanced sterilization systems. Columbus offers a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining, and great parks — a fantastic place for travel sterile processing techs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080 - $1,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Assignment Type: Travel Sterile Processing / Central Sterile (SPD) position
• Facility: Level One trauma center (acute care, high-acuity surgical services)
• Shift: Mid Shift, 5x8-Hour Evenings (Mon–Fri, 3:00pm – 11:30pm), occasional holidays
• Hours per Week: 40
• On-site: Yes

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in a busy acute care hospital (Level One trauma preferred)
• Required certification: CBSPD or CRCST (HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM)
• Experience with tracking systems (Censitrac / CensiTrac) and instrument tracking
• High-Level Disinfection (HLD) and endoscope / scope reprocessing experience
• Experience with sterilization equipment (STERRAD and steam sterilizers) and sterilization processes
• Ability to float to other locations and support multiple service lines
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (one from manager/director or supervisor)
• Former employees eligible if separated for 6+ months; current employees ineligible

Key Responsibilities

• Decontamination and cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment (including drills, DaVinci instruments, scopes)
• Instrument assembly across all service lines: trauma, loaners, specialty trays, peel packaging
• Perform sterilization processes using STERRAD and steam sterilizers; ensure proper sterilization parameters
• High-level disinfection and endoscope / scope reprocessing per facility and manufacturer guidelines
• Maintain sterile storage, proper labeling, traceability, and accurate documentation
• Serve as a clinical liaison between Operating Rooms (OR) and Central Sterile Services (CSS/SSD)
• Track, allocate, and manage sterilized instrumentation across multiple sites and service lines
• Standardize instrument trays and support enterprise-wide instrument reprocessing and quality initiatives

Why This Travel Sterile Processing Job

• Work at a Level One trauma center with high surgical volume — excellent clinical exposure for SPD techs
• Competitive weekly pay for travel sterile processing assignments
• Opportunity to work with advanced sterilization technologies and complex instrumentation
• Gain experience across multiple service lines and enterprise reprocessing efforts
• Live and work in Columbus, OH — a vibrant city with culture, dining, and outdoor activities

Experience the excitement of a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital while advancing your sterile processing career. Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Sterile Processing Technician in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Submit your resume and certifications today to be considered!

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