Sterile Processing / OR Liaison Travel Technician – Nationwide

Surgical Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Solutions is seeking full-time Traveling Technicians to support hospital implementations nationwide. This role requires living within 45–60 minutes of a major airport and travel up to 90% of the time, with 24/7 coverage including holidays and weekends.

You will work in operating rooms and sterile processing, ensuring sterilization standards, maintaining equipment, and training new hires while building strong relationships with hospital teams.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification required; CBSPD certification acceptable with CRCST within 120 days
• Previous OR/SPD experience required
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• Outstanding customer service and ability to build rapport with healthcare teams
• Flexibility to cover 24/7 hospital shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Willingness to travel up to 90% of the time

Responsibilities

• Travel across assigned territories to support hospital accounts in OR and sterile processing
• Execute project plan for successful implementation of new accounts
• Build and maintain relationships with hospital personnel, surgeons, nurses and OR staff
• Onboard and orient new technicians; provide on‑the‑job training as needed
• Ensure decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping and sterilization standards are met
• Maintain laparoscopic equipment; manage repairs and instrument replacements
• Keep surgeon preference cards up to date
• Demonstrate professionalism with Surgical Solutions, hospital and OR staff
• Maintain CRCST certification and comply with credentialing requirements
• Share best practices to help teams adopt digital tools smoothly

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

24/7 coverage

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

CRCST certification

CBSPD certification

Job description

Are you energized by travel, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Surgical Solutions is seeking full-time Traveling Technicians to join our Team. This is not a short-term contract role, this is a full-time position with a growing organization committed to supporting surgical teams nationwide.

Travel & Location Requirements

This is a high-travel position supporting hospital implementations across the country. To ensure seamless deployment, candidates must live within 45–60 minutes of a major airport with strong national flight access.

Preferred Metro Areas Include

• Grand Rapids, MI
• Chicago, IL
• New York City Metro
• Louisville, KY
• Kansas City, MO
• St. Louis, MO

If you love being on the move and are excited by the opportunity to work in new hospitals and healthcare environments, this role was built for you. Our Traveling Technicians serve as frontline ambassadors during new site launches, playing a critical role in delivering operational excellence and supporting surgical teams from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Travel across assigned territories to support new hospital accounts in both the operating room and sterile processing departments.
• Execute the project plan for successful implementation of new accounts.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with hospital personnel, surgeons, nurses and OR staff.
• Help onboard new Technicians, orienting them to relevant hospital protocols and procedures. Provide on-the-job training for new hires and/or re-training for current staff.
• Ensure the highest standards of decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Maintain laparoscopic equipment, manage repairs, and replace instruments as needed.
• Keep surgeon preference cards up to date.
• Demonstrate professionalism in service, communication, and teamwork with Surgical Solutions, hospital, and OR personnel.
• Maintain CRCST certification and comply with all credentialing and training requirements.
• Lead by example in daily operations to support operational workflows. Share best practices to help teams integrate digital tools smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• CRCST or CBSPD certification required. If CBSPD certified, must obtain CRCST certification within 120 days of employment.
• Previous OR/SPD experience required.
• High school diploma/GED required, some college preferred.
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with healthcare teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs.
• Flexibility for 24/7 hospital coverage including weekday, weekend, holiday rotations, and on-call shifts.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 90% of the time.

Why Join Surgical Solutions?

We value a people-first culture and empower our team members to make a meaningful difference in healthcare. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team that supports your growth and success.

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour.