Certified Sterile Processing Technician Jobs – Hospital Surgical Services Travel Contract in Santa Barbara, California

Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) needed for a 13-week travel contract in Santa Barbara, California, with weekday day shifts and $1,070–$1,150 in estimated weekly pay. Join a hospital-based surgical services team and support high-quality patient care across a diverse surgical environment. Santa Barbara is known for its scenic coastline, mild climate, vibrant cultural offerings, and welcoming community.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Details

• Location: Santa Barbara, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,070–$1,150
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5 shifts per week
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital surgical services and sterile processing department

Certified Sterile Processing Technician Requirements

• At least 2 years of sterile processing experience required
• Current CRCST certification required
• Experience working in a hospital, operating room, or surgical services environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization standards, medical instrument reprocessing, and instrument handling
• Ability to accurately document sterile processing activities and follow department procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities

• Perform manual cleaning, decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment
• Assemble instrument sets, trays, case carts, and specialty equipment according to preference cards
• Prepare and process instruments used in orthopedic, laparoscopic, gastrointestinal, ophthalmology, urology, OB/GYN, ENT, plastics, podiatry, and robotic procedures
• Reprocess endoscopes, colonoscopes, EGD scopes, flexible sigmoidoscopes, probes, and other specialty devices
• Operate washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other sterile processing equipment
• Complete biological, chemical, steam, and low-temperature sterilization testing and monitoring
• Verify proper labeling, packaging, wrapping materials, and expiration information before distribution
• Maintain accurate equipment documentation and promptly report concerns or processing issues
• Collaborate with operating room, sterile processing, and surgical services teams to ensure instruments and supplies are available when needed

Apply now for this Certified Sterile Processing Technician travel opportunity in Santa Barbara, California, and join a hospital surgical services team dedicated to safe, efficient patient care.

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.