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Travel as a Sterile Processing Technician


Find your dream job as a traveling SPT with LRS Healthcare.

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Traveling as a Sterile Processing Technician with LRS Healthcare

As an industry-leading staffing firm, LRS Healthcare acknowledges how crucial your role is within the healthcare industry. Our recruiters are here to make the process quick and straightforward. Let them know what’s important to you as a traveler and they will take care of the rest!

LRS Healthcare, we work with traveler-friendly facilities nationwide to set you up with an assignment that you’re excited about! There’s never a wrong time to start traveling, so what are you waiting for?

Ready to make your next move? Explore the current Sterile Processing Technician jobs at LRS Healthcare and apply today to get started. Behind the scenes, your recruiter will gather this information and lay out the details of potential jobs before placing you.

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What to expect

Applying for Sterile Processing Tech Travel Jobs

Ready to see where your career takes you? First, click quick apply and submit your info. Your recruiter will review the application and contact you to iron out the details as well as your personal and professional preferences. Once all credentialing and background checks are completed, if the facility makes an offer, you’ll be "ready for takeoff"!

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The Perks

of Traveling as a Sterile Processing Tech

As a healthcare traveler, you have the liberty to choose when and where you work. Although this might take you outside of your comfort zone, the experience you’ll gain as a professional is worth it. Get in on the fun and explore all of the benefits of traveling as LRS Healthcare SPT.

Additional perks include:

With all of this change and excitement, it may take some time to get comfortable in your new job and location. Don’t worry this is expected and your recruiter will be there at every step of your journey!
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Frequently

Asked Questions

What are the requirements to travel as a Sterile Processing Tech?

01. Healthcare traveler requirements vary by facility and state. To ensure that you are ready to go when a recruiter contacts you, we recommend that:
• All professional licenses and certifications are updated and ready to go before you apply.
• Any additional licenses that may be required based on your assignment’s location.
• You have at least 2 years of on-the-job experience as an SPT. (This isn’t necessarily required, but we have found that these individuals are typically positioned better and will likely be more comfortable with the responsibilities).

How do I get started as a traveling Sterile Processing Tech?

02. There’s a lot that goes into finding your dream job, that’s why doing your research when it comes to selecting a healthcare staffing agency is a MUST. At LRS Healthcare, our travelers are our #1 priority. We work with great diligence to ensure you have the resources and help you need to be successful beyond the walls of the facility.

How much will I be paid to travel as a Sterile Processing Tech?

03. Depends on experience and the destination. Different states offer different benefits such as pay. If you are looking for higher pay, this may be something to consider. Pay can vary due to other factors as well, such as the job, facility, and agency you work with. Something else to pay attention to is whether job boards or sites promote jobs that display pay before or after taxes and include or exclude travel and housing stipends. All of these factors impact what your take-home pay could be and could potentially vary from the number promoted on the job post. We recommend speaking with an LRS Healthcare recruiter so we can review your personalized pay package with you in full detail.

How long are Sterile Processing Tech Travel Assignments?

04. A standard SPT travel assignment is 13 weeks. Soon you’ll be a travel expert and will have explored everything the city has to offer and make new friends along the way. If you happen to find yourself attached to your assignment, you can always request an extension.

24/7/365 Benefits

Beyond-Your-Basic Benefits

Insurance

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Insurance

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PerkSpot

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Licensure Reimbursement

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Licensure Reimbursement

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Certification Reimbursement

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Certification Reimbursement

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401(k)

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401(k)

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Traveler Experience Team

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Traveler Experience Team

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24-Hour Support

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24-Hour Support

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Referral Bonus

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Referral Bonus

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LifeWorks EAP

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LifeWorks EAP

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Clinical Team

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Clinical Team

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Healthcare Traveler App

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Healthcare Traveler App

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Why Choose LRS Healthcare?

Your success is our priority. That’s why we make the traveler experience easy, so you can spend more time living your life and caring for your patients. Here are just a few more reasons to travel with us.

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Traveler First:

You’re never just a number to us. We take the time to learn about you, including your career goals and desired destinations. Your recruiter will guide you from one assignment to the next and be your advocate throughout your journey with us.

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Responsive:

Submit your online application, and we’ll be in touch right away. Once we’ve gotten to know you and matched you to an ideal position, we’ll work together to collect the rest of the details.

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Full Service:

Along with your recruiter, you’ll have access to our dedicated operations and traveler experience teams. They help take care of all the details to make your assignment the very best it can be. You won’t go it alone—you can contact us any time, 24/7/365.

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Traveler App:

LRS Connect is our job search and employment app designed specifically for healthcare travelers. Start your profile to set up custom job preferences and we’ll notify you (in real time) as soon as your dream job becomes available! When you’re ready, you can apply with ease directly through the app with one simple click!

Travel with LRS Healthcare

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