Travel Sterile Processing Tech Job
Rochester, NY
Contracted
Unity Hospital - Aya
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal, patient-centered role as a Sterile Processing Tech in Rochester, New York, where every instrument you prepare and every cycle you oversee upholds the safety and success of surgical teams in demanding environments. In this specialty, your precision, organization, and commitment to sterile technique translate into smoother procedures, faster turnover, and better patient outcomes. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to impact care across multiple facilities while you explore the diverse landscapes of Upstate New York. Picture yourself working amid the fall colors along the shorelines of the Finger Lakes, enjoying the cultural richness of Rochester, and then venturing to other corners of the state and country on future assignments. New York’s blend of urban energy, scenic beauty, and historic charm provides a remarkable backdrop for your professional journey.
Location Benefits:
Rochester offers a thriving healthcare ecosystem with reputable hospitals, centralized sterile processing departments, and a collaborative professional community. As a Sterile Processing Tech in this area, you’ll contribute to state-of-the-art workflows while benefiting from a reasonable cost of living, accessible public transit, and a regional commitment to workforce development. The region’s proximity to the Finger Lakes means easy weekend getaways to pristine lakes, vineyards, and outdoor adventures, while the city itself delivers vibrant dining, arts, and cultural events. For those who relish variety, the opportunity to work in multiple locations across the United States is also a core part of this program, expanding your professional network, sharpening your adaptability, and widening your experiential horizons. You’ll enjoy the advantages of a travel-ready schedule that aligns with your personal goals, all while maintaining a stable base in a welcoming Upstate community.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: As a Sterile Processing Tech, you will meticulously decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring every item meets strict industry standards. You’ll manage sterilization cycles (steam and low-temperature methods as required), perform quality checks, track instrument inventories, and document processing outcomes. You’ll support instrument reprocessing workflows, troubleshoot processing issues, and collaborate with perioperative teams to ensure instrument readiness for all procedures. Maintaining cleanliness, adherence to regulatory guidelines (AAMI/ASTM/CDC), and accurate labeling and storage will be essential to sustaining patient safety and surgical efficiency.
- Professional growth: The role offers meaningful opportunities to deepen your expertise within sterile processing, pursue credentials (e.g., CBSPD or IAHCSMM pathways), and advance toward senior tech, lead tech, or operations support roles. Ongoing training, cross-functional exposure to different facility settings, and exposure to a variety of surgical specialties will strengthen your skill set and elevate your career trajectory.
- Competitive benefits: In addition to a competitive weekly pay range, this opportunity includes a sign-on bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs, and clear extension opportunities that recognize and reward your reliability and performance. You’ll also gain access to robust health benefits, retirement planning options, and paid time off where applicable, aligning with your longer-term goals.
- Comprehensive support: You’ll be backed by 24/7 support from a dedicated travel-care team that assists with housing logistics, travel arrangements, and on-site concerns. This continuous assistance ensures you can focus on delivering exceptional processing and patient care, with rapid support available whenever and wherever you work.
- Work arrangements: The program emphasizes flexibility with weeks-based durations, allowing you to tailor assignments to your personal schedule while building a diverse resume across facilities. While hours may vary and guaranteed hours are listed as 0.0, the structure is designed to optimize opportunities for extension, location variety, and professional fulfillment while maintaining consistent onboarding and safety standards.
- Start date and pay framework: Expect to begin on or around 01/19/2026, with weekly pay in the range of $1,132-$1,193, reflecting the value of your expertise and the scope of responsibilities. Note that the stated hours and pay rates are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages, rotation details, and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Company Values:
Our company is built on empowering staff to grow, succeed, and feel supported every step of the way. We foster a collaborative, respectful culture where your expertise is respected, your professional development is encouraged, and your well-being is prioritized. Across assignments, you’ll find a work environment that celebrates initiative, values continuous improvement, and provides the resources needed to advance within sterile processing and related perioperative disciplines.
Call to Action:
If you’re a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Tech ready to make a measurable impact in patient care, this is your moment to join a team that values your contribution and invests in your growth. Embrace the chance to work in Rochester, NY, with a program that offers diverse experiences, strong benefits, and unwavering support—alongside the potential to extend opportunities to other rewarding locations across the U.S. Apply now to embark on a dynamic journey that elevates your career while advancing quality surgical care.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date: 01/19/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,132-$1,193. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0.
Location Benefits:
Rochester offers a thriving healthcare ecosystem with reputable hospitals, centralized sterile processing departments, and a collaborative professional community. As a Sterile Processing Tech in this area, you’ll contribute to state-of-the-art workflows while benefiting from a reasonable cost of living, accessible public transit, and a regional commitment to workforce development. The region’s proximity to the Finger Lakes means easy weekend getaways to pristine lakes, vineyards, and outdoor adventures, while the city itself delivers vibrant dining, arts, and cultural events. For those who relish variety, the opportunity to work in multiple locations across the United States is also a core part of this program, expanding your professional network, sharpening your adaptability, and widening your experiential horizons. You’ll enjoy the advantages of a travel-ready schedule that aligns with your personal goals, all while maintaining a stable base in a welcoming Upstate community.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: As a Sterile Processing Tech, you will meticulously decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring every item meets strict industry standards. You’ll manage sterilization cycles (steam and low-temperature methods as required), perform quality checks, track instrument inventories, and document processing outcomes. You’ll support instrument reprocessing workflows, troubleshoot processing issues, and collaborate with perioperative teams to ensure instrument readiness for all procedures. Maintaining cleanliness, adherence to regulatory guidelines (AAMI/ASTM/CDC), and accurate labeling and storage will be essential to sustaining patient safety and surgical efficiency.
- Professional growth: The role offers meaningful opportunities to deepen your expertise within sterile processing, pursue credentials (e.g., CBSPD or IAHCSMM pathways), and advance toward senior tech, lead tech, or operations support roles. Ongoing training, cross-functional exposure to different facility settings, and exposure to a variety of surgical specialties will strengthen your skill set and elevate your career trajectory.
- Competitive benefits: In addition to a competitive weekly pay range, this opportunity includes a sign-on bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs, and clear extension opportunities that recognize and reward your reliability and performance. You’ll also gain access to robust health benefits, retirement planning options, and paid time off where applicable, aligning with your longer-term goals.
- Comprehensive support: You’ll be backed by 24/7 support from a dedicated travel-care team that assists with housing logistics, travel arrangements, and on-site concerns. This continuous assistance ensures you can focus on delivering exceptional processing and patient care, with rapid support available whenever and wherever you work.
- Work arrangements: The program emphasizes flexibility with weeks-based durations, allowing you to tailor assignments to your personal schedule while building a diverse resume across facilities. While hours may vary and guaranteed hours are listed as 0.0, the structure is designed to optimize opportunities for extension, location variety, and professional fulfillment while maintaining consistent onboarding and safety standards.
- Start date and pay framework: Expect to begin on or around 01/19/2026, with weekly pay in the range of $1,132-$1,193, reflecting the value of your expertise and the scope of responsibilities. Note that the stated hours and pay rates are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages, rotation details, and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Company Values:
Our company is built on empowering staff to grow, succeed, and feel supported every step of the way. We foster a collaborative, respectful culture where your expertise is respected, your professional development is encouraged, and your well-being is prioritized. Across assignments, you’ll find a work environment that celebrates initiative, values continuous improvement, and provides the resources needed to advance within sterile processing and related perioperative disciplines.
Call to Action:
If you’re a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Tech ready to make a measurable impact in patient care, this is your moment to join a team that values your contribution and invests in your growth. Embrace the chance to work in Rochester, NY, with a program that offers diverse experiences, strong benefits, and unwavering support—alongside the potential to extend opportunities to other rewarding locations across the U.S. Apply now to embark on a dynamic journey that elevates your career while advancing quality surgical care.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date: 01/19/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,132-$1,193. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0.
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