Evening Sterile Processing Tech I | Instrument Sterilization

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement: 5% match on eligibleContri

Tuition and student loan assistance: $

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Sterile Processing is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Tech 1 for the evening shift (3:00pm–11:30pm, Mon–Fri with every other weekend) in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on assembling instrumentation, ensuring sterility, decontaminating instruments, and managing inventory with computer documentation.

Inova is a national leader in healthcare safety and patient experience, offering strong benefits and professional development opportunities for team members.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED.
• Preferred: Previous sterile processing experience.
• Preferred: Medical/hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects instruments and ensures they are free from bio-burden before assembling sets.
• Selects proper mode of sterilization and ensures indicators are present.
• Operates sterilization equipment and documents processes with tracking software.
• Unloads carts and verifies items, preventing damage during processing.
• Prepares instrumentation for decontamination and processes washers and associated equipment.
• Manages instrument inventory and ensures timely distribution to all customers.

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Sterilization equipment (Steam, Sterrad, Steris)

Job description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Sterile Processing is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Tech 1 for the evening shift (3:00pm–11:30pm, Mon–Fri with every other weekend) in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on assembling instrumentation, ensuring sterility, decontaminating instruments, and managing inventory with computer documentation.

Inova is a national leader in healthcare safety and patient experience, offering strong benefits and professional development opportunities for team members.