Job Opportunity – Sterile Processing Technician – Walla Walla, WA 99362
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Schedule: Day shift 5x8-hour (07:00 - 15:30) or Night shift 5x8-hour (23:00 - 07:00). Rotating weekend on-call coverage every 8 weeks (Friday 23:00-07:00, Saturday 19:00-07:00, Sunday 19:00-23:00). 16-week assignment through March 22, 2027.
Highlights:- Work at a 104-bed short-term acute care facility with Level III Trauma Center designation
- Epic charting system utilized throughout the facility
- Flexible scrub color policy across all units
- Free parking available for all staff
- 4-hour orientation provided to support your transition
- Opportunity to work with diverse surgical specialties including Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, ENT, Urology, and Plastics
Requirements:- Minimum 1 year of Sterile Processing Technician experience required
- CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA certification required
- Valid compact state license must be in hand at time of submission
- Experience with acute hospital OR settings, high-level disinfection, and use of washers/sterilizers
- Proficiency in case cart preparation, sets/trays assembly, and proper selection of wrapping materials
- Knowledge of steam sterilization testing/monitoring, biological and chemical indicators, and immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS)
- Experience with cleaning equipment including crash carts, IV pumps, and PCA pumps
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required
Why Join Us?This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a supportive acute care environment with comprehensive orientation and training. You'll gain valuable experience across multiple surgical specialties while enjoying the natural beauty and community atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest. Competitive compensation package and professional support provided throughout your assignment.