Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 6:00 AM–6:30 PM | Friday–Sunday | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours per Week
Holiday Requirement: Occasional Scheduled Holidays
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $25–$27/hr
Traveler: $28–$30/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician with at least 3 years of experience in a high-volume, Level I Trauma facility or similar environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise across all areas of sterile processing, including instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and endoscope processing.
Responsibilities
Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment, including drills, Da Vinci instruments, and scopes.
Assemble instruments across all service lines, including trauma instruments, loaners, and peel-packed items.
Perform steam and Sterrad sterilization processes.
Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) and endoscope/scope processing.
Maintain and organize sterile storage areas.
Coordinate with operating room (OR) staff and serve as an OR liaison.
Use the CensiTrac tracking system to monitor and document instrument processing.
Ensure instruments are properly cleaned, assembled, sterilized, and ready for surgical procedures.
Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
Float to other locations as required.
Required Qualifications
Active CRCST certification (HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification.
Minimum 3+ years of Sterile Processing experience.
Experience in a high-volume, Level I Trauma facility or similar environment.
Hands-on experience in all areas of Sterile Processing.
Experience with decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and sterile storage.
Experience with steam and Sterrad sterilization processes.
High-level disinfection (HLD) and endoscope/scope processing experience.
Experience with the CensiTrac tracking system.
OR Liaison experience.
Flexibility to float to other locations when required.