Certified Sterile Processing Tech

United Surgical Partners; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance (short/long term)

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is seeking a Full-Time Certified Sterile Processing Tech at St. Mary’s Ambulatory Surgery Center in Richmond, VA.

The role ensures sterilization, preparation of instruments, and readiness for surgical cases within a high-quality ambulatory environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of sterile processing experience, HS diploma, and familiarity with sterilizers and OR terminology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1–2 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification program is preferred.
• Experience with all types of sterilizers.
• Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and procedures.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and cares for all surgical instruments.
• Prepares supplies and instruments for surgery cases.

Skills

Sterile processing

Adaptability

Medical terminology

Hospital environment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sterile Process Certification (preferred)

Job description

Full-Time Certified Sterile Processing Tech

St. Mary’s Ambulatory Surgery Center is an AAAHC-accredited outpatient surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a high-quality, service-oriented environment. Our facility features four operating rooms and two treatment rooms, supporting a wide range of specialties including Orthopedic Surgery, Outpatient Joint Replacement, ENT, Pain Management, General Surgery, Podiatry, Gynecology, and Spine procedures. With a commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and compassionate care, our team works collaboratively to deliver outstanding surgical experiences and positive patient outcomes.

The Sterile Processing Technician maintains and cares for all surgical instruments. Prepares supplies and instruments for surgery cases.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Sterile Processing experience
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification program is preferred
• Experience with all types of sterilizers
• Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and procedures
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States.We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Pay Range: $18.67/hr. - $27.07/hr.

(Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)

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