Sterile Processing Pro: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

CommonSpirit Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Professional to safeguard patient safety by ensuring sterile, ready-to-use instrumentation for surgical teams. The role covers decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with accuracy and professionalism while expanding knowledge of standard procedures.

Responsibilities include inspecting and assembling complex instrument sets, maintaining wrapping and packaging standards, and adhering to OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work experience in operating room, acute care hospital or central services preferred
• Certification as Central Service Technician or Sterile Processing technician within 6 months
• Certification in Sterile Processing Dist Tech within 6 months
• Certification in Sterile Processing Dist Supervisor within 6 months
• IAHCSMM course graduation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, prep and pack, sterilize, and dispatch instruments
• Inspect and assemble instruments and trays per SOPs
• Identify issues and ensure proper packaging and sterilization methods
• Maintain infection control and inventory accuracy
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and manufacturer guidelines

Skills

Infection control

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Education

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Supervisor

IAHCSMM course graduation

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Professional to safeguard patient safety by ensuring sterile, ready-to-use instrumentation for surgical teams. The role covers decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with accuracy and professionalism while expanding knowledge of standard procedures.

Responsibilities include inspecting and assembling complex instrument sets, maintaining wrapping and packaging standards, and adhering to OSHA guidelines.