Sterile Processing Technician
Travel Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) | Portland, OR | 13-Week Contract
Raisso – An Arthur Lawrence Company is hiring an experienced Travel Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) for a 13-week assignment in Portland, Oregon. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy acute care hospital supporting multiple surgical specialties while ensuring the highest standards of instrument sterilization and patient safety.
Job Details
Position: Travel Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
Location: Portland, OR
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Schedule: 4 x 10-Hour Shifts
Available Shifts:
Days: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nights: 11:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Weekend Requirement: None
On-Call: None
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
48-Hour Schedule: Not Available
Weekly Pay
Travelers (W2)
Weekly Pay: Up to $1,280
Taxable Wages: $480/week
Non-Taxable Stipend: $800/week (for eligible travelers)
Travelers (1099)
Weekly Pay: Up to $1,400
Responsibilities
Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment.
Perform manual and automated cleaning using washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and high-level disinfection equipment.
Assemble surgical instrument sets and case carts according to preference cards and procedural requirements.
Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and proper assembly before sterilization.
Operate and monitor steam sterilizers, Sterrad systems, and sterilization testing processes.
Process flexible endoscopes, fiber optics, cystoscopes, and ureteroscopes according to established protocols.
Label, wrap, package, and document instrument processing accurately.
Maintain inventory and organize instrument trays for multiple surgical specialties.
Collaborate with operating room staff to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.
Follow infection prevention, quality assurance, and regulatory standards at all times.
Requirements
Minimum 1 year of Sterile Processing Technician experience
Current HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification
Experience in an Acute Care Hospital Operating Room
Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, and instrument processing
Experience assembling surgical trays and case carts
Familiarity with steam sterilization, Sterrad, biological and chemical indicators
Epic EMR experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
If you're a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician with a passion for surgical excellence and patient safety, apply today to begin your next travel assignment!
HC01
Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Experience:
SPT: 1 year (Required)
Epic: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification (Required)
Acute Care Hospital Operating Room Exp (Required)
Work Location: In person