Sterile Processing Technician
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Sterile Processing Tech

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 1st Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with occasional scheduled holidays.
• May be required to float to other locations.
• Experience required in all areas of the department, including:

  • Decontamination of all items (e.g., drills, robotic surgery equipment, scopes)
  • Assembly of instruments across all service lines (trauma, loaners, peel packaging)
  • Sterilization processes (Sterrad and steam)
  • High-level disinfection (HLD) and scope experience
  • Sterile storage management
  • Operating Room liaison duties
  • Experience with Censitrac tracking system

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar high-volume, Level One trauma facility.
• Certification: Must have either CBSPD or CRCST certification (through HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM).
• Background check: 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Must comply with fingerprinting requirements specific to Ohio (BCI & FBI fingerprinting with code 3701.881).
• Required to complete various background and compliance checks prior to start.

Certifications & Competencies

• National certification verification required within 30 days of start.
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen).

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies.

Notes

• This is a fast-paced, high-volume trauma center environment requiring strong experience and certifications.
• Candidates must be prepared for thorough background and health screenings.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Sterile Processing Tech travel contract opportunity in Ohio.