Sterile Processing Technician Travel Job – Everett, Washington

Join a motivated sterile processing team in Everett, WA, for a 13-week hospital travel assignment supporting surgical services, quality care, and professional growth. This opportunity is ideal for a certified Sterile Processing Technician or Central Sterile Technician seeking Washington healthcare jobs in a high-volume Level II trauma center near Seattle. Everett is a scenic Puget Sound community known for its waterfront setting, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Seattle area.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,080-$1,160
• Assignment Type: 13-week sterile processing travel assignment
• Location: Everett, Washington
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week; 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends required
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: Three days on day shift, followed by transition to the contracted schedule
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based sterile processing department supporting a Level II trauma center
• Department Volume: Approximately 65 surgical cases and 1,200 trays daily
• Float Expectations: May float to a nearby sister campus or comparable sterile processing department
• Technology: Epic and sterile processing instrumentation management systems

Sterile Processing Technician Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent sterile processing technician experience
• Current CBSPD certification or IAHCSMM/HSPA certification
• Experience in an acute-care hospital, operating room, ambulatory surgery center, or comparable sterile processing environment preferred
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique, decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization monitoring, instrument inspection, and surgical tray assembly
• Experience with orthopedic, neurologic, robotic, endoscopic, laparoscopic, urologic, gynecologic, and general surgical instrumentation preferred
• Ability to pick cases, interpret preference cards, organize trays, select appropriate wrapping materials, and properly label instruments and sets
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, self-motivation, and commitment to quality and patient safety
• Ability to work rotating weekends and float between comparable sterile processing departments as needed
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years may be required

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment
• Prepare case carts and surgical trays accurately according to preference cards and procedural requirements
• Process instruments and scopes using washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, steam sterilization, and high-level disinfection equipment
• Perform and document chemical, biological, and sterilization monitoring activities
• Support surgical specialties including neurology, orthopedics and total joint, robotics, pediatrics, urology, general surgery, gynecology, vascular, ophthalmology, and ENT services
• Maintain accurate instrumentation records and follow established sterile processing quality and safety standards
• Collaborate with operating room staff and other clinical teams to ensure instruments and supplies are available when needed
• Contribute to a teaching-focused department by maintaining strong technical standards and supporting a positive learning environment
• Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and teamwork while supporting department coverage and rotating weekend needs

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician travel assignment in Everett, Washington, and join a high-performing hospital team near the Seattle area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.