Sterile Processing Technician
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Sterile Processing Technician opportunity in Washington, DC — 13-week travel contract; IAHCSMM/HSPA certification and active DC license required. Join our Sterile Processing Department (SPD) supporting surgical services at a top acute care hospital.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 — Washington, DC sterile processing jobs / DC travel sterile processing tech
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital (Central Sterile / SPD)
• Shift: Evening, 5x8-hour shifts (15:00 – 23:30), rotating weekends and holidays as needed
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,030 – $1,100
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• End Date: August 10, 2026
• Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as a Sterile Processing Tech / Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care hospital or SPD
• IAHCSMM or HSPA Certification required
• Active DC license required at time of submission
• At least one prior travel assignment required (travel sterile processing jobs experience preferred)
• Two (2) supervisor references required

Preferred Skills & Clinical Experience

• Experience with decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and case cart/tray assembly
• Processing specialty instrumentation for Bariatric, Cardiac, Dental, ENT, General Surgery, Laparoscopic, Neurology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Podiatry, Robotics, Transplant, Urology, and Vascular cases
• Endoscope and flexible endoscope reprocessing experience preferred
• Proficient in aseptic technique, sterile wrap selection, sterilizer operation (steam, EO), and instrument tracking systems (e.g., Sterile Processing Microsystem / SPM)
• Familiarity with infection prevention standards, SPD policies, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment following SPD policies and infection control protocols
• Assemble and organize instrument trays and case carts per preference cards and proper labeling procedures
• Process specialty equipment and complex instrumentation across multiple surgical specialties
• Document equipment processing and maintain accurate records using Sterile Processing Microsystem (SPM) or equivalent instrument tracking systems
• Ensure correct selection of wrapping materials and adherence to sterilization wrapping procedures
• Maintain SPD cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory to support surgical services
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled

Experience Washington, DC while advancing your career in sterile processing. Enjoy museums, dining, and cultural attractions, all while making a difference in patient care at a leading hospital. Washington, DC sterile processing jobs attract skilled SPD techs seeking travel assignments and professional growth.

Apply now — submit your resume, active DC license, IAHCSMM/HSPA certification, and supervisor references. Join our healthcare team today and secure this travel Sterile Processing Technician position in Washington, DC!

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