Central Sterile Service Technician II

101 Sentara Hospitals; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student debt pay down

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Central Sterile Services Technician II for the second shift (3p-11p, M-F). The role decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes and stores surgical instruments, supporting patient safety and a sterile hospital environment.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED; 1 year CSS/sterilization experience is needed, and Sterile Processing Certification is preferred. Sentara offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Education: HSD/GED required; Sterile Processing Certification preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in CSS, sterilization, or central sterile processing required.
• Certifications/licensure: Sterile Processing Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storing of surgical instruments.
• Maintain a sterile environment to support patient safety and care teams.
• Support department goals with accurate documentation and workflow.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrument sterilization

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification preferred

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift Second (Evenings) Overview: Sentara is hiring a Central Sterile Service Technician II at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Shift: Second Shift 3p-11p M-F

Job Description The Central Sterile Services Technician II is responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storing of surgical instruments. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a sterile environment within the hospital, supporting the safety and well-being of both patients and healthcare professionals.

Education HSD/GED REQUIRED Certification/Licensure Sterile Processing Certification preferred Experience 1 year Prior CSS, sterilization, or central sterile processing experience REQUIRED Keywords: Talroo – Allied Health. CSS. Instrumentation. Sanitization. Sterilization. Sterilization. Environmental Services. Central Sterile. Central Processing. SPD. CSS Technician. CSS Tech. Sterile Processing. Second Shift. Evenings.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $21.50 - $32.83 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!