Senior Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sets

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

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleaning, decontamination, inspection, and accurate assembly of instruments and case carts. The role requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma, and the ability to work evenings or nights.

You will operate sterilizers, track loads, and support infection control while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• CRCST certification required.
• 1 year SPD experience at MWHC or 2 years external SPD I-level experience.
• Sterile Processing Technician training program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in sterile processing and instrument assembly.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with instrument tracking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains departmental policies and quality/safety standards.
• Decontaminates, cleans, inspects, and assembles surgical instruments and devices.
• Packages and wraps instruments to maintain sterility.
• Operates, monitors, and troubleshoots sterilization equipment.
• Performs cycle testing and documents QA results.
• Assembles complex surgical trays and case carts.
• Delivers patient care equipment to units in a timely manner.
• Reports discrepancies and assists in workflow issues.
• Provides training support to new technicians and participates in process improvements.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

Sterile Processing Technician training program

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleaning, decontamination, inspection, and accurate assembly of instruments and case carts. The role requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma, and the ability to work evenings or nights.

You will operate sterilizers, track loads, and support infection control while maintaining quality standards.