Evening Sterile Processing Tech II - Instrumentation Mastery

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for evening shift. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments and case carts in accordance with policy, ensuring sterility and readiness for OR cases.

You will operate steam and low-temperature sterilizers, track loads, maintain records, and support training of new technicians while upholding infection prevention standards and safe handling of equipment and chemicals in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Current certification in Sterile Processing Technology (CRCST or equivalent) required.
• One year of MWHC sterile processing experience OR two years of external SPD I-level experience.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician training program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in sterile processing practices, including instrument identification and advanced set assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with instrument tracking systems preferred.
• Ability to operate automated and technical equipment used in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, inspects, and assembles surgical instruments and devices according to established policies and procedures.
• Packages and wraps instruments and supplies using proper techniques to maintain sterility.
• Operates, monitors, and performs basic troubleshooting on sterilization equipment, including steam sterilizers, low-temperature systems, ETO sterilizers, and washer-disinfectors.
• Performs biological, chemical, and mechanical testing of sterilization cycles and documents results according to quality assurance standards.
• Assembles complex surgical trays, specialty sets, code carts, and case carts accurately and efficiently.
• Identifies, handles, and assembles specialized and delicate instrumentation used in advanced surgical procedures.
• Stores and rotates supplies, equipment, and instrument trays in accordance with departmental procedures and industry standards.
• Maintains accurate records for sterilization loads, instrument tracking, and inventory documentation.
• Receives requests for patient care equipment and delivers items to units in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Follows all infection prevention practices, standard precautions, and safety guidelines related to chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Uses advanced knowledge of instrumentation to support accurate assembly and prioritization of surgical sets. Reports discrepancies to leadership.
• Assists in resolving workflow issues, equipment concerns, or deviations related to instrument quality or sterility.
• Provides training support to new technicians and serves as a knowledgeable resource on instrumentation, workflow processes, and sterilization methods.
• Participates in education programs, in-service training, and process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument assembly

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

SPD Technician training preferred

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Sterilization equipment operation

Automated equipment handling

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for evening shift. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments and case carts in accordance with policy, ensuring sterility and readiness for OR cases.

You will operate steam and low-temperature sterilizers, track loads, maintain records, and support training of new technicians while upholding infection prevention standards and safe handling of equipment and chemicals in a fast-paced hospital