Sterile Processing Tech I: Decontam & Sterilize Surgical Instruments

Augusta Health; Fishersville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to maintain infection control standards and oversee decontamination and re-processing of surgical instruments across the hospital. The role supports timely inventory, sterilization, storage, and distribution of equipment.

Rotating shifts with day, evening, and night options are available. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Specialty certification desired (HSPA), can be obtained on the job.
• Experience in hospital/clinical setting preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain infection control standards related to decontamination and re-processing of equipment and instruments used in patient care.
• Ensure surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment are inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed in a timely manner throughout the hospital.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to maintain infection control standards and oversee decontamination and re-processing of surgical instruments across the hospital. The role supports timely inventory, sterilization, storage, and distribution of equipment.

Rotating shifts with day, evening, and night options are available. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and experience in a hospital setting.