Step into a pivotal role as a Sterile Processing Tech on a travel assignment in Rochester, New York, where precision, safety, and patient care converge. In this position you will be a crucial guardian of the sterile workflow, transforming meticulous handwork into lifesaving outcomes. Your attention to detail ensures that every instrument that enters the operatory is spotless, sterile, and ready for use. This assignment begins on December 22, 2025, and runs for several weeks, with weekly pay in the range of $948 to $995. Please note that there are no guaranteed hours. This is a dynamic, hands-on opportunity to contribute to high-stakes care across multiple facilities, expanding your expertise while making a measurable difference in patient outcomes. And beyond the role itself, New York state offers a tapestry of beauty to inspire your journey—from the majestic Adirondack Mountains to the crystalline waters of the Finger Lakes, from the vibrant energy of Rochester to the serene shores of Lake Ontario. The region invites you to explore rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and communities that celebrate resilience, culture, and natural splendor.

Location Benefits: Working in Rochester places you at the heart of a thriving medical community, where modern hospitals meet renowned research programs. You’ll engage with experienced colleagues, benefit from state-of-the-art sterilization departments, and contribute to a pipeline of safe, efficient instrument processing that supports surgical teams across multiple specialties. Rochester offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible urban amenities, neighborhoods filled with cafes, galleries, and parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures along the region’s numerous trails, lakes, and wine trails. For those seeking broader experiences, this assignment also presents the opportunity to work in diverse locations across the U.S., exposing you to a range of equipment, protocols, and facility cultures. Such exposure accelerates your professional growth and expands your professional network, while you enjoy the advantages of a supportive travel assignment—flexible schedules, resource-rich facilities, and the chance to build a standout resume in sterile processing through varied environments and patient populations.

Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Sterile Processing Tech, you will be responsible for decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. Your duties include validating instrument trays for completeness, maintaining inventory accuracy, documenting sterilization cycles, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions in compliance with AAMI, OSHA, and hospital standards. You’ll operate washers, autoclaves, sterilizers, and storage systems, ensuring traceability and quality assurance across cycles, while maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant sterile processing area. The role offers clear pathways for professional growth: pursue additional certifications such as CBSPD or IAHCSMM, participate in cross-training across decontamination, prep, and sterile storage, and take on responsibility for workflow optimization and process improvement in collaboration with surgical services. In return for your expertise, you’ll receive competitive benefits including a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and extension opportunities—designed to support your success and comfort on assignment. You’ll have access to comprehensive support, including 24/7 assistance from our dedicated travel team as you move between facilities, manage housing, and navigate the realities of travel healthcare. This assignment is designed to be flexible and supportive, with weekly pay at $948-$995 and no guaranteed hours, reflecting the dynamic nature of travel assignments and facility demand.

Company Values: Our partner organization is committed to empowering its staff with autonomy, ongoing mentorship, and a culture of safety and excellence. The focus is on career advancement and a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized, your professionalism is nurtured, and you have a clear path to broaden your skill set. You’ll be surrounded by teams that value collaboration, continuous learning, and the highest standards of patient care, with leadership that actively supports your development and well-being—both on site and through robust travel and housing resources.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your sterile processing expertise in a setting that values precision, teamwork, and growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company that prioritizes your professional development and personal well-being. Embrace the chance to shape safer surgeries, broaden your clinical capabilities, and enjoy a rewarding travel experience across Rochester and beyond. Apply now to begin your journey as a Sterile Processing Tech on this impactful travel assignment, starting December 22, 2025, and discover how far your skills can take you while making a lasting difference in patient care. Please remember: hours and pay rates are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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