38 Sterile Processing Tech Travel Therapy Jobs

Jamaica Plain, MA
 
estimated $1,325 per week
Start: 8/10/2026
Shift: 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,325 per week in Jamaica Plain, MA - Job Title: Central Sterile Technician Profession: Central Sterile Technician Specialty: Central Sterile Technician Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evening Hours per Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: CRCST or NBSTSA CST required Certifications: Required certifications Must-Have: Relevant certifications Description: The Central Sterile Technician will be responsible for the processing of surgical instruments and equipment. This role involves the sterilization, packaging, and distribution of sterile supplies to be used in medical procedures. The technician will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all processing activities. Attention to detail and adherence to infection control protocols are essential in this position. Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also necessary. This position involves weekday shifts in the evening hours. The technician will be expected to contribute positively to the overall functioning of the sterile processing environment.

Portland, OR
 
estimated $1,491 per week
Start: 8/10/2026
Shift: Days - 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,491 per week in Portland, OR - Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Profession: Sterile Processing Tech Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: None specified Certifications: Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred Must-Have: High School Education/GED required; Associates/Technical Degree preferred Description: Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment. Essential Functions: Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments, and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc., with the appropriate exposure and dry times. Prepares instruments for immediate use sterilization when necessary. Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping down counters, sinks, exterior surfaces of autoclaves, and high disinfection equipment. Cleans the autoclave chambers weekly. Assists with room turnover and terminal cleaning, as well as daily duties if necessary. Assists with picking supplies and instruments for upcoming cases. Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators, and diagnostic cycles for processing equipment. Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments. Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records loaner information in a log for tracking purposes. Maintains biological incubator and log; evaluates biological test results. Provides technical services and assists as assigned and directed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and reports to the perioperative services manager. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Requires that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Participation in E-Verify is required. By applying, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Schedule Requirements: Call Required: No Float Required: No Weekend Coverage: No Scheduling Type: Block Documentation System: SPM Tracking System Scrubs: Provided: Yes

Kansas City, MO
 
estimated $1,350 per week
Start: 8/3/2026
Shift: 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,350 per week in Kansas City, MO - Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Mid Hours per Shift: 8 hours (14:30 - 23:00) Experience: Minimum 3 years, including 1 full year of travel experience License: Valid licenses may be required Certifications: CRCST, preferred CER Must-Have: No gender-specific terms, race-specific language, or discriminatory language included Description: The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the proper handling, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments. Experience in sterile processing is essential for this role. Candidates should possess relevant certifications such as CRCST. A minimum of three years of experience is required, including at least one year of travel experience. Candidates must adhere to the necessary health and safety guidelines, including vaccination requirements. Floating between facilities may be required. Candidates must successfully complete a medication and dosage test during the first week of employment, with three attempts allowed for passing. Candidates must have a valid license as required by the position.

Albuquerque, NM
 
estimated $1,340 per week
Start: 8/17/2026
Shift: Days - 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,340 per week in Albuquerque, NM - Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 5 hours (10:00 - 18:00) Experience: 2 years preferred License: Not specified Certifications: BLS, CBSPD preferred Must-Have: - Previous charge experience preferred - Travel experience required - Community hospital experience required Description: The Sterile Processing Tech will work in the operating room. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in sterile processing. A travel background is preferred. Call duties will be required as part of the position. Candidates must have experience with high-level disinfection and steam sterilization. Familiarity with biological and chemical indicators is necessary. Knowledge of cleaning equipment, such as crash carts, IV pumps, and PCA pumps, is expected. Experience in the assembly of surgical trays and instrument tracking is essential. The tech will be responsible for the decontamination and clean assembly of instruments. This position involves working with various scopes, including bronchoscopes and colonoscopes. Experience with robotics and laparoscopic surgery is beneficial. Skills in proper selection of wrapping materials and sterilization wrapping procedures are required. Aseptic technique is vital for this role. The tech will need to float to similar units as required by facility needs. Daily duties will include sterilization testing and monitoring. Candidates must adhere to safety and compliance standards throughout their work. Interdisciplinary support will be available for patient care needs. The patient population primarily consists of adults and geriatrics. Daily census approximately 35 patients. Experience with various patient diagnoses, including orthopedics, neurosurgery, and general surgery, is necessary. Technicians will receive brief orientation for the unit upon starting the contract. All submissions need to comply with facility requirements.

Urbana, IL
 
estimated $1,352 per week
Start: 8/17/2026
Shift: 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 9 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,352 per week in Urbana, IL - Job Title: Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Profession: Tech Specialty: SPD Duration: 9 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience required. 3 to 4 years of travel experience preferred. Level 1 trauma experience and/or 50+ case days preferred. License: Required Certification: CRCST or CSPDT Certifications: Preferred Certifications: N/A Must-Have: - Experience with trays, decontamination, and sterilization. - Competency evaluation with a passing score of 90% or higher. - Ability to meet unit expectations of 24-32 trays per 8-hour shift. - Understanding of basic medical terminology. - Ability to work independently and possess critical thinking skills. Description: The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician is responsible for decontaminating, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units. Follows protocols to ensure equipment and instrumentation processing meets standards for infection control guidelines. Provides both disposable and reusable equipment to the operating room. Dispenses disposable supplies utilized in surgical cases. Performs the reassembly and packaging of instrument sets accurately and efficiently according to department policies and manufacturer instructions for use. Conducts manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment. Inspects instruments for cleanliness, defects, and proper functionality. Uses various electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects. Restocks specialty carts and necessary supplies. Documents completed work and verifies processing parameters. Performs accurate documentation within the SPD information system. Sterilizes instrument sets in accordance with departmental policies and manufacturer instructions for use. Picks supplies for same day and next day surgical cases. Answers telephone calls from internal and external customers. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to urgent customer needs. Ability to perform tasks with minimal error while maintaining attention to detail over extended periods. Experience preferred with equipment such as borescopes, OneSource, and SPM.

Urbana, IL
 
estimated $1,352 per week
Start: 8/17/2026
Shift: 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 9 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,352 per week in Urbana, IL - Job Title: Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Profession: Tech Specialty: SPD Duration: 9 months Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (2pm - 10:30pm, M-F) Experience: Minimum of 8 years required, including 3-4 years of travel experience License: Required Certifications: CRCST or CSPDT required Must-Have: - Experience with trays, decontamination, and sterilization - Level 1 trauma experience and/or 50+ case days - Competency evaluation with a passing score of 90% or higher - Ability to meet unit expectation of 24-32 trays per 8-hour shift - Decontamination of 2 manifolds per hour Description: The Sterile Processing Distribution Technician is responsible for decontaminating, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units. Follows protocols to ensure equipment/instrumentation processing meets standards for infection control guidelines. Provides both disposable and reusable equipment to the operating room. Dispenses disposable supplies utilized in surgical cases. Performs the re-assembly and packaging of instrument sets accurately and efficiently. Follows department policies and procedures and/or the manufacturer's instructions for use. Completes manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment. Inspects instruments for cleanliness, defects, and proper functionality. Utilizes various electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects. Restocks specialty carts and supplies as necessary. Documents completed work and verifies processing parameters. Maintains accurate documentation within the SPD information system. Sterilizes instrument sets in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions for use. Picks supplies for same-day/next-day surgical cases. Answers telephone calls from internal and external customers. Works in a fast-paced environment that frequently responds to urgent customer needs. Must possess critical thinking skills and have the ability to work independently. Familiarity with operating room and clinic workflows as well as instrumentation is essential. Basic computer skills and understanding of basic medical terminology are required. Ability to perform detail-oriented work repetitively for long periods of time with minimal error is necessary. Experience with borescope, OneSource, and SPM is preferred.

Columbus, OH
 
estimated $1,336 per week
Start: 9/8/2026
Shift: 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,336 per week in Columbus, OH - Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Mid Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 3 years in sterile processing License: NA Certifications: CBSPD or CRCST preferred Must-Have: - Experience with decontamination of all items, including drills, scopes, and surgical instruments. - Proficient in sterilization processes, including both hydrogen peroxide (Sterrad) and steam sterilization. - Familiarity with high-level disinfection (HLD) and scope reprocessing. - Experience with sterile storage and as an Operating Room liaison. - Knowledge of Censitrac tracking system is essential. - Ability to move case carts, separate dirty instruments, and prepare case cart needs for upcoming surgical cases. - Experience taking on-call responsibilities for surgical floors. Description: We are seeking candidates experienced in all areas of sterile processing. The position involves decontaminating various instruments and equipment used in surgical procedures. Candidates should have experience in sterilization processes, including both Sterrad and steam methods. Knowledge of high-level disinfection practices and scope handling is preferred. Experience in sterile storage management and coordinating with the Operating Room is essential for this role. Candidates will utilize the Censitrac tracking system for instrument management. Responsibilities include moving and preparing case carts, as well as taking on-call duties for surgical floors as needed. Both CBSPD and CRCST certifications are accepted for this position. Routine verification of sterilization documentation and adherence to aseptic techniques are required. Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of various medical instrumentation and techniques related to sterilization.

Baltimore, MD
 
estimated $1,207 per week
Start: 8/17/2026
Shift: Days - 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 12 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,207 per week in Baltimore, MD - Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 5 x 8 hours (11:00 - 19:30) Experience: 2 years required, prior travel experience preferred License: Active license required Certifications: BLS, CBSPD, IAHCSMM/HSPA Must-Have: Trauma Level I and II experience required Description: This position is primarily focused on decontamination. The role may involve floating within the department to sterilization occasionally. Candidates must have experience in a trauma environment. Responsibilities include using specialized equipment such as steam sterilizers, washer disinfectors, and scope processing devices. Experience with proper sterilization techniques and monitoring is essential. Candidates should be familiar with aseptic techniques and the use of chemical agents for decontamination. Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs. Availability for scheduled holidays and weekends is necessary. Travelers should be comfortable with unit floating and must not have any scheduling restrictions. Compliance with onboarding processes is required. All certifications must be up to date at the time of submission.

Kansas City, MO
 
estimated $1,350 per week
Start: 8/3/2026
Shift: Nights - 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,350 per week in Kansas City, MO - Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 8 hours (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM) Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience required, including 1 year of travel experience License: Must hold valid state licenses Certifications: CRCST preferred, AHA BLS/ACLS required Must-Have: Must have documentation for pending licenses if applicable Description: The position is for a Sterile Processing Technician. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in sterile processing. Candidates must possess a CRCST certification, with preference given to those holding additional certifications. AHA BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory. Travel experience is required for this position. Float assignments may occur between facilities as needed. Pass/fail testing for medication and dosage will be conducted during the first week, with three attempts allowed to achieve a passing grade. This is a smoke-free facility. Exemptions for vaccines are limited to medical or religious reasons only.

Seattle, WA
 
estimated $1,274 per week
Start: 8/10/2026
Shift: 5 x 8 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $1,274 per week in Seattle, WA - Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Profession: Surgical Services Specialty: Sterile Processing Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Mid 5x8-Hour Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an acute hospital OR setting required. License: Active compact license honored. Certifications: CBSPD or IAHCSMM required. Must-Have: - Experience in the use of biological indicators and chemical indicators. - Proficient in cleaning equipment such as crash carts, IV pumps, and PCA pumps. - Skilled in documenting equipment usage and high-level disinfection (HLD). - Familiarity with immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS). - Knowledgeable in neuro and orthopedic procedures. - Proficient in the proper selection of wrapping materials and assembly of sets/trays. - Experience in steam sterilization testing and monitoring. - Familiar with sterilization wrapping procedures and use of washers/sterilizers. Description: The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for ensuring that all surgical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, assembled, and sterilized according to established protocols. Ideal candidates should have experience in an acute hospital OR setting. The technician will work with biological and chemical indicators to ensure sterilization processes are effective. Attention to detail is crucial when cleaning and documenting the use of surgical equipment. The role requires proficiency in high-level disinfection and immediate-use steam sterilization procedures. Experience in neuro and orthopedic settings is a plus. Candidates must be well-versed in sterilization wrapping procedures to maintain instrument integrity. Strong organizational skills are necessary for the assembly of surgical sets and trays. This position also involves monitoring steam sterilization testing to validate equipment functionality. The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in supporting surgical services by ensuring all necessary instruments are sterile and ready for use.

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