Job Description
Take the critical role of a Sterile Processing Tech in Hermiston, Oregon, where your meticulous work safeguards patient safety and supports life-saving surgeries every day. In this assignment you will join a dedicated team that relies on your precision, integrity, and steady hands to ensure every instrument is sterile, functional, and ready for use. From decontamination to cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and verification, your expertise ensures that every tool entering the operating room meets the highest standards of cleanliness and reliability. You’ll contribute to a hospital-wide system that tracks instruments, audits workflows, and upholds infection prevention protocols, turning routine steps into life-preserving care for patients and families. This is more than a job—it's a vital service that underpins excellent clinical outcomes, drives efficiency in surgical suites, and supports teams that depend on your accuracy. In Oregon, you’ll find a state celebrated for its natural beauty, from the Columbia River’s expansive vistas to forested trails and wine country charm; in Hermiston you’ll enjoy a welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and a gateway to both rural landscapes and regional hubs. For professionals who crave variety and new challenges, our nationwide travel opportunities let you work across different facilities in the United States while remaining anchored by a robust support network. You can explore diverse hospital environments, learn different sterilization technologies, and bring back best practices that elevate every facility you touch.
Location Benefits: Hermiston offers a vibrant community feel with access to outdoor adventures, family-friendly amenities, and an approachable pace that makes it easy to balance professional commitment with personal well-being. The region offers farm-to-table cuisine, scenic getaways, and friendly neighbors who value your role in patient care. If you’re curious about broader experiences, our travel program also provides the chance to work in various locations across the U.S., allowing you to expand your professional network, adapt to different facility cultures, and refine your workflow efficiency in a variety of sterile processing environments. Each assignment is designed to broaden your clinical perspective while preserving the continuity of support that helps you thrive. The partnership includes housing assistance where needed, reliable schedules, and the security of guaranteed hours, so you can plan with confidence while you explore new settings.
Role Specifics and Benefits: In this role, you’ll perform decontamination, instrument cleaning, sterilization, packaging, labeling, and sterilization verification, while maintaining rigorous infection prevention standards and regulatory compliance. You’ll manage sterilization cycles, track instruments through the processing workflow, document meticulous procedures, and audit workflows to ensure consistency, accuracy, and readiness for use in the OR. You’ll collaborate with perioperative teams to anticipate instrument needs, troubleshoot issues, and uphold instrument integrity, all while maintaining inventory accuracy and traceability. The position supports ongoing professional growth: you can pursue additional certifications, cross-train in related sterile processing functions, and step into lead or mentorship roles as you gain experience. The contract offers competitive compensation with weekly pay in the range of $1,421–$1,498, reflecting variables such as location, shift patterns, and experience. You’ll enjoy guaranteed hours at 36 per week, with opportunities for contract extensions and bonuses designed to recognize your performance and reliability. Housing assistance helps you settle in quickly, and extension opportunities allow you to continue contributing your expertise beyond the initial term if you and the facility are aligned. You aren’t alone on the road—our 24/7 travel support team is available to assist with logistics, housing, and on-site needs, ensuring you can focus on delivering safe, high-quality patient care while traveling.
Company Values: Our company is built on empowering health professionals to grow, adapt, and lead in their field. We foster a culture of respect, mentorship, and continuous learning, where your contributions are recognized and your career trajectory is shaped by your ambitions. We invest in your success with comprehensive onboarding, ongoing education allowances, and structured advancement opportunities, all within a supportive, collaborative environment that values work-life balance and personal well-being. You’ll find a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with leaders who listen, encourage development, and celebrate the progress you make—whether that’s mastering a new sterilization technique, achieving certification, or mentoring a colleague.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in patient care while expanding your professional horizons, apply now. Begin your journey on 11/25/2025 with a weeks-long assignment designed to deepen your expertise in sterile processing, broaden your professional network, and unlock future opportunities through extensions. Join a company that values your contribution, supports your goals, and stands with you as you build a resilient, rewarding career in healthcare across diverse settings.
Please 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.
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About TLC Nursing
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.
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 Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Contract work, Local area, Shift work,