Certified Sterile Processing Tech for Safe Surgeries

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,468 - 34,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health University Medical Center is seeking Certified Sterile Processing Technicians to support high acuity surgical services at UVA Health. The role emphasizes infection prevention, surgical readiness, and collaboration with OR and perioperative teams to ensure patient safety.

Compensation ranges from $16.31 to $25.28 hourly, with additional benefits and opportunities for certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year or relevant experience preferred; CNA, EMT, PCT or CMA highly preferred.
• Licensure: No certification required at hire; certifications within 6 months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and assemble surgical trays following established tray listings.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and document parameters to ensure compliance and safety.
• Maintain accurate tracking of instruments and trays using barcode systems.
• Support Operating Room readiness by pulling cases, restocking supplies, and expediting instrumentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, regulated, and compliant work environment.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

UVA Health University Medical Center is seeking Certified Sterile Processing Technicians to support high acuity surgical services at UVA Health. The role emphasizes infection prevention, surgical readiness, and collaboration with OR and perioperative teams to ensure patient safety.

Compensation ranges from $16.31 to $25.28 hourly, with additional benefits and opportunities for certification within 6 months.