Advanced Sterile Processing Technician: Instrumentation

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join our team. You will decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring adherence to policies and patient safety standards.

The role requires CRCST certification, prior SPD experience, and the ability to train staff and support process improvements. This position supports a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and sterility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Current certification in Sterile Processing Technology (CRCST or equivalent) required.
• One year of MWHC sterile processing experience OR two years of external SPD I-level experience.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician training program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in sterile processing practices including instrument identification and advanced set assembly.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with instrument tracking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains departmental policies and procedures following quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Decontaminates, cleans, inspects, and assembles surgical instruments and medical devices as per procedures.
• Packages and wraps instruments to maintain sterility.
• Operates sterilization equipment and performs basic troubleshooting.
• Performs testing of sterilization cycles and documents results.

Skills

Sterile processing

CRCST certification

Instrument identification

Quality assurance

Training staff

Education

High school diploma

SPD training program

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join our team. You will decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring adherence to policies and patient safety standards.

The role requires CRCST certification, prior SPD experience, and the ability to train staff and support process improvements. This position supports a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and sterility.