Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) for a 14-week travel assignment supporting a busy Surgical Services/Sterile Processing Department. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with complex surgical instrumentation, sterilization, decontamination, tray assembly, and flexible endoscope reprocessing. First-time travelers are not accepted.

Job Details Position:

Sterile Processing Technician Location:

Augusta, GA Start Date:

October 26, 2026

Duration:

14 weeks

Shift:

Mid Shift, 3:00 PM - 11:30

PM Schedule:

5 × 8-hour shifts per week Requirements Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experience Travel experience required First-time travelers are not accepted CBSPD certification preferred

IAHCSMM/HSPA

certification preferred Strong experience with: Flexible cystoscopes Endoscope and scope/probe reprocessing Steris steam sterilizers Stryker VP4 machines Steris and Belimed ultrasonic washers Steris cart washer Steris washer/disinfectors Experience working in a high-volume Surgical Services/Sterile Processing environment Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate documentation Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills Ability to precept and support new employees Responsibilities Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Assemble surgical trays and case carts accurately and efficiently. Perform sterilization monitoring using biological and chemical indicators. Conduct steam sterilization testing and monitoring. Perform Steris equipment testing and monitoring. Reprocess flexible endoscopes, including cystoscopes. Properly select and apply sterilization wrapping materials. Maintain accurate equipment and sterilization documentation. Collaborate with perioperative nursing staff to provide sterile instruments, equipment, and case carts in a timely manner. Maintain a consistent workflow while providing excellent service to the surgical team. Follow established infection prevention, sterilization, and safety standards. Serve as a knowledgeable and supportive preceptor for new team members and orienting employees. Surgical & Specialty Experience Experience with a broad range of surgical specialties is strongly valued, including: General Surgery Cardiovascular/Thoracic Open Heart Gynecology/Robotics Laparoscopic Urology Orthopedics and Total Joints Neurology/Neuro Spine Craniotomy Ophthalmology ENT Organ Procurement Work Environment The Sterile Processing Department supports approximately 15 operating rooms with an average surgical volume of 25-40 cases per day and approximately 224 trays daily . The department operates in a fast-paced environment and requires technicians who can maintain accuracy, efficiency, and quality while handling a high volume of surgical instrumentation. Contractors are expected to maintain a bioburden error rate of 0.1% or less per month and achieve an average of approximately 20 instruments per tray per day .

Pay:

$1,000.00 - $1,200.00 per week

Experience:

Sterile processing: 3 years (Required)

Travel:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CBSPD certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person