Travel Sterile Processing Technician - SPT

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) – Day Shift

Location: Bel Air, MD
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: 5x8 Days (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Start Date: January 26, 2026

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) to join the Surgical Services team. This is a 13-week travel assignment with day shift scheduling. No call required; weekend coverage may occur as needed. Certification is required, and 5 years of experience is preferred—however, first-time travelers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and assembly of surgical instruments and trays
• Follow aseptic technique and established protocols for wrapping, labeling, and sterilizing equipment
• Process loaner trays, consignment trays, and specialty surgical instruments
• Reprocess flexible endoscopes, including colonoscopes and EGD scopes
• Operate AERs, ultrasonic cleaners, washers/sterilizers, and other SPD equipment
• Conduct biological and chemical indicator monitoring, IUSS, steam sterilization testing, and Steris monitoring
• Maintain accurate equipment documentation and manage instrument sets according to preference cards
• Support multiple specialties, including Ortho/Total Joints, ENT, General, Neuro, Endoscopy, Plastics, and more
• Work in a 3-room surgical facility with 6–22 cases per day depending on specialty mix
• Float as required within the hospital

Requirements

• Certification required (must be active at time of submission)
• Minimum 5 years Sterile Processing experience preferred
• Comfort with floating; no schedule restrictions permitted
• Must live 50 miles from facility (no locals)
• MD or Compact license required at submission
• Ability to meet compliance deadlines and complete required labs within 72 hours of signing
• BLS (AHA only); CPI certification may be required depending on unit
• Two professional references (one supervisor/manager and one charge RN acceptable)

Skills & Experience

Experience in:

• Aseptic technique, tray organization, wrapping procedures
• Loaner tray processing
• High-Level Disinfection (HLD)
• Manual cleaning, chemical agents, and disinfectants
• Endoscope and probe reprocessing
• Sterilization monitoring (biological/chemical indicators, IUSS)
• Specialty equipment: Bariatrics, Neuro, Ortho, ENT, Implants, Laparoscopic, and more
• SPM (Sterile Processing Microsystem)
• V-Pro low-temperature sterilization (preferred)

Schedule & Unit Details

• Shift: Days, 5x8 hours (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 (Days)
• Daily Case Load: 6–22 cases

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Job Types: Contract, Temporary, Travel nursing

Pay: $1,150.58 - $1,245.08 per week

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sterile processing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• MD or Compact license (Required)
• CPI Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,151 - $1,245