Sterile Processing Specialist — Critical OR Support

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,103 - 36,575; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare instruments, sterilize and disinfect in the surgical environment, and serve as a Preceptor for Sterile Processing Aides.

The role requires knowledge of regulatory standards (AORN/CDC), occasional facility-wide support, and documentation accuracy. Certifications (CSPDT/CIS/CRCST/CER) and 1 year of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Program graduate, Sterile Processing (preferred).
• 1 year sterile processing experience (preferred).
• Certification requirements at hire: CSPDT, CIS, CRCST or CER from IAHCSMM/CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and apply decontamination and sterilization processes per standards.
• Provide a safe environment with PPE and report noncompliance to management.
• Assist turnover of procedure/operating rooms including cleaning and waste removal.
• Support production and assembly of instruments and trays, aligning priorities with OR needs.
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced sterile processing knowledge and customer service.
• Complete all sterile documentation and sterilization logs.

Education

Program Graduate, Sterile Processing

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare instruments, sterilize and disinfect in the surgical environment, and serve as a Preceptor for Sterile Processing Aides.

The role requires knowledge of regulatory standards (AORN/CDC), occasional facility-wide support, and documentation accuracy. Certifications (CSPDT/CIS/CRCST/CER) and 1 year of experience are preferred.