Travel Sterile Processing Tech Job

TLC Healthforce•City of Rochester, NY

20h•$1,066 - $1,144

About The Position

Step into a trusted healthcare role that keeps operating rooms moving and patient care healing: a Travel Sterile Processing Tech opportunity anchored in Rochester, New York. As a critical link between patient safety and surgical success, you will ensure that every instrument, tray, and device arrives pristine, properly sterilized, and ready for the next case. This position is designed for skilled techs who value precision, teamwork, and continuous learning. Starting February 23, 2026, several weeks of assignments await you, offering competitive weekly pay ranging from $1,066 to $1,144 while you explore a city known for its history, culture, and vibrant neighborhoods. You’ll join a network that supports your professional growth while you travel, providing robust resources and connection to your next opportunity. And you’ll be part of a broader mission: to empower healthcare teams by maintaining the highest standards of sterility and safety for every patient. The role blends hands‑on sterilization with strategic organization, giving you a direct impact on patient outcomes and OR efficiency from day one. Location benefits go beyond Rochester’s welcoming communities. Set along the scenic shores of Lake Ontario, Rochester combines rich arts, museums, and dining with affordable living, excellent schools, and a walkable downtown. You’ll experience neighborhoods with distinct character—from historic districts to modern, buzzy enclaves—and you’ll have access to strong regional healthcare networks, cultural events, and outdoor recreation. For professionals drawn to variety, there’s also the opportunity to rotate through other facilities across the United States, expanding your clinical perspective while maintaining the stability and support of a devoted traveling team. Rotations offer exposure to different instrument inventories, sterilization systems, OR workflows, and patient populations—fueling your growth as a Sterile Processing Tech while you build a versatile résumé. The chance to work in multiple settings means you can refine best practices, learn innovative sterilization technologies, and strengthen your professional network in ways that stay with you long after the assignment ends. In Rochester and beyond, you’ll discover a region where science, history, and community come together to create a fulfilling backdrop for your career journey. Role specifics and benefits begin with the core responsibilities that define a Sterile Processing Tech. You will perform decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, and sterilization verification of a broad range of surgical instruments and implants. You’ll manage instrument sets, ensure accurate labeling and tracking, and support sterile technique standards as defined by Joint Commission, OSHA, and facility protocols. The role emphasizes accuracy, turnaround speed, and meticulous quality control—knowing that a single compromised tool can impact a patient’s procedure. You’ll collaborate closely with OR teams, central supply, and quality assurance to optimize case readiness, minimize delays, and sustain regulatory compliance. Beyond hands‑on duties, you’ll contribute to process improvement, participate in routine audits, and help implement new sterilization technologies or workflow enhancements. Growth opportunities abound: formal training paths, cross‑training with central supply or biomed teams, and pathway options toward senior sterile processing roles, supervisor tracks, or specialized practice within a large health system. The assignment includes competitive benefits, including a sign‑on or completion bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation, and potential contract extensions that recognize reliability and exceptional performance. We understand the realities of travel in healthcare, so you’ll receive 24/7 travel support from a dedicated team ready to assist with housing, logistics, credentialing, and site introductions. Duration is listed as weeks, with the exact window to be confirmed in coordination with the receiving facility, and you’ll be paid weekly in the stated range of $1,066–$1,144, reflective of scope and site requirements. While the numbers provide a framework, always note that hours and pay are estimates and may vary; final compensation and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. The company values your expertise and is committed to empowering your staff through transparent communication, ongoing training, and a culture that prioritizes your career development. You’ll join a team that believes in recognizing your contributions, supporting your goals, and fostering a collaborative environment where questions are encouraged, and continuous improvement is celebrated. This is more than a temporary assignment—it’s a platform for skill enhancement, professional visibility, and lasting impact within sterile processing and hospital operations. You’ll have access to mentors, resources, and a community that prioritizes safety, reliability, and patient-centered care as the foundation of every decision. Ready to take the next step? Apply now to embark on a dynamic, location‑rich journey as a Sterile Processing Tech in Rochester, NY, with pathways to broader opportunities across the U.S. If you’re motivated by precision, teamwork, and real-time impact, this is your invitation to contribute meaningfully while advancing your career in a supportive, forward‑looking organization. This role offers the chance to gain diverse experiences, improve processes, and build a robust professional profile that opens doors to leadership and advanced practice in sterile processing. Join a company that values your dedication, provides strong incentives, and stands beside you as you grow—one assignment at a time, one patient at a time. Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Healthforce's Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. EEO Statement TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Perform decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, and sterilization verification of a broad range of surgical instruments and implants.
Manage instrument sets
Ensure accurate labeling and tracking
Support sterile technique standards as defined by Joint Commission, OSHA, and facility protocols.
Collaborate closely with OR teams, central supply, and quality assurance to optimize case readiness, minimize delays, and sustain regulatory compliance.
Contribute to process improvement
Participate in routine audits
Help implement new sterilization technologies or workflow enhancements.

Benefits

Sign‑on or completion bonus
Housing assistance to ease relocation
Potential contract extensions that recognize reliability and exceptional performance
24/7 travel support from a dedicated team ready to assist with housing, logistics, credentialing, and site introductions
Competitive weekly pay
Fast credentialing
24/7 recruiter & clinical support
Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.