Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 05-11-2026

End Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night); 5x8-hour nights with occasional scheduled holiday coverage and float to other locations

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and prepare instruments and specialty equipment (drills, DaVinci, scopes) to strict infection-prevention standards
• Assemble and organize instrument sets and case carts across surgical service lines, ensuring trays are complete and ready for use
• Perform and document sterilization processes (Sterrad and steam) and monitor sterilization indicators
• Process and high-level disinfect flexible endoscopes, using AERs and manual cleaning as required
• Serve as an OR liaison—coordinate instrument allocation and ensure timely delivery to point-of-use
• Use tracking systems (Censitrac) to document instrument flow and maintain equipment traceability
• Standardize, procure, and maintain preference cards and instrument tray configurations across the enterprise
• Troubleshoot and report equipment issues, and maintain accurate equipment documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sterile processing experience in a high-volume, teaching-hospital or similar setting (HARD STOP: 3 years required)
• Required certification: CBSPD or CRCST (through HSPA/IAHCSMM) accepted
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I preferred
• Teaching hospital experience required; community hospital experience preferred
• Familiarity with Censitrac or similar tracking systems and Epic charting preferred
• Ability to float to multiple reprocessing sites across the health system and work holidays as scheduled
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
• No prior employment at OSU or prior traveler assignments to OSU will be accepted

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CBSPD or CRCST certification through HSPA/IAHCSMM required or preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Decontamination and disinfection practices
• Instrument/tray assembly and case cart preparation
• Sterilization monitoring and testing (Sterrad and steam)
• High-level disinfection and flexible endoscope reprocessing (AERs, manual cleaning, ultrasonic)
• Use of biological and chemical indicators and IUSS awareness
• Experience with specialty equipment processing (Robotics/DaVinci, cardiac, ortho, transplant, etc.)
• Strong aseptic technique and sterile storage practices
• Proficiency with Censitrac tracking and familiarity with Epic charting
• Excellent communication skills for OR liaison duties and interdisciplinary coordination

Benefits

• Meaningful work helping keep surgical care safe and running smoothly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off to rest, recharge, and enjoy a weekend away
• Licensure and certification assistance & reimbursement to support your career growth
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help plan for the future
• Referral bonus program — bring great people you know
• A supportive, high-performing team that values your expertise and voice

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your downtime: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great food, visit the Ohio State University campus and Wexner Medical Center area, enjoy the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, check out hands-on exhibits at COSI, walk or bike the Scioto Mile downtown riverfront, and take a quick weekend trip to scenic Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. Columbus also has a lively craft brewery scene and charming German Village to unwind in.

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