Travel Sterile Processing Tech

Overview

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Sterile Processing Tech in Rochester, New York, where every instrument you touch directly supports patient safety, surgical success, and the confidence of teams delivering frontline care. This sterile processing role is more than a job; it’s a vital contribution to healing, precision, and reliability in ever-changing clinical environments. As you prepare to start on 01/05/2026 for a weeks‑long assignment, you’ll join a mission‑critical function that keeps operating rooms efficient, safe, and ready for the next challenge.

And as you explore this state, you’ll discover a region rich with natural beauty, from the Genesee River’s cascading falls to the serene shores of Lake Ontario, plus the eclectic charm of a city known for arts, dining, and welcoming neighborhoods. Rochester’s parks, vibrant local scenes, and access to the Finger Lakes offer a balanced backdrop for a meaningful professional journey and well‑deserved downtime.

Working in Rochester provides a compelling blend of urban opportunity and regional vitality. The city sits at the crossroads of culture, industry, and education, with affordable living, a strong healthcare ecosystem, and easy access to outdoor adventures. You’ll experience a city where historic neighborhoods meet modern amenities, where museums and theatres enrich your off‑hours, and where brisk commutes and compact neighborhoods keep daily life convenient.

For travelers who value variety, the role also introduces the potential to work in different locations across the U.S., expanding your clinical exposure, broadening your professional network, and exposing you to diverse hospital systems, equipment inventories, and sterilization protocols. Whether you’re accustomed to teaching hospitals or community facilities, you’ll find a supportive framework designed to help you thrive while you explore the country’s healthcare landscape.

Key Responsibilities: As a Sterile Processing Tech, you’ll manage decontamination, high‑level disinfection, instrument preparation, packaging, sterilization, and tray assembly to ensure every instrument set is complete, sterile, and traceable. You’ll participate in instrument tracking and sterilization records, verify tray contents against job sheets, and uphold rigorous quality assurance standards. Your role involves preparing instrument sets for a wide range of procedures, maintaining strict asepsis, adhering to OSHA and AAMI guidelines, and supporting OR teams with reliable, on‑time instrument availability.

You’ll contribute to process improvements, participate in competency testing, and collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and biomedical staff to streamline workflows and reduce turnaround times.

This assignment is designed to offer professional development within the Sterile Processing specialty. You’ll have opportunities to broaden your skill set through cross‑training on advanced sterilization technologies, workflow optimization, and inventory management. The scope supports extension opportunities with the same employer or within partner facilities, enabling you to deepen expertise, gain exposure to larger OR suites, and advance toward supervisory or lead technician roles as you demonstrate consistency, speed, and accuracy under pressure.

In addition to competitive weekly pay in the range of $920–$984, the position includes a comprehensive package designed to recognize your expertise and commitment. A welcome or performance bonus component recognizes your contributions, and housing assistance helps ease transition logistics for a smooth start in a new city. You’ll also appreciate potential extension opportunities that align with your career goals, giving you the flexibility to continue growing with the team.

The role comes with robust support for travel assignments, including 24/7 assistance from our dedicated travel team, ensuring you’re never alone as you navigate new facilities, shift patterns, or state‑specific protocols.

Our approach centers on empowering you with the tools and stability you need to…