CS/Sterile Processing Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and sterilize instruments, ensuring aseptic readiness for surgical procedures and patient safety. You will inspect, assemble, and package instruments and trays, maintain sterilization records, monitor equipment, manage basic inventory, and report issues promptly.

A strong grasp of aseptic technique and health-safety practices, plus HSPA/CRCST or CSPDT certification, will help you excel in

Qualifications

• Graduation from the HSPA with 1 year of related work experience.
• Current CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire or within 6 months.
• Preferred: experience in operating room or central services.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Inspect and assemble instruments, trays, and packs according to protocols.
• Monitor equipment, maintain sterilization records, and report issues.
• Adhere to health, safety, and aseptic procedures to prevent infection.
• Support inventory management and supply dispensing as needed.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Education

HSPA certification

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be a central figure ensuring patient safety and surgical readiness, meticulously decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment. You will play a vital role in maintaining the highest aseptic standards and preventing infection. Every day, you will efficiently inspect and assemble surgical instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed protocols, rotating through decontamination, sterilization, and assembly assignments. You will also assist in recordkeeping, monitor equipment, manage inventory, report issues, dispense supplies, and actively prioritize safety, adhering to all health and safety procedures. To be successful in this role, you will combine meticulous attention to detail, a strong understanding of aseptic techniques and basic microbiology, and unyielding adherence to health and safety procedures. You will thrive in a dynamic medical environment, dedicated to continuous learning, evidence-based practices, and contributing to impeccable patient care.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from the HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) and one (1) year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities
• Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) at hire or within six (6) months of date of hire; OR current certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing

Preferred

• One (1) year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, preferably in an operating room, acute care hospital or central services department

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.