Sterile Processing Tech II — Instrumentation & Quality Control

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to ensure safe decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. You will distribute items to units and support quality processes.

The role requires CRCST certification and at least 1 year of SPD experience, with training opportunities and a focus on accuracy, inventory control, and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CRCST certification required.
• 1 year of MWHC SPD experience or 2 years external SPD experience.
• Sterile processing training program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in sterile processing practices.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills; instrument tracking systems preferred.
• Ability to operate automated and technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, inspects, and assembles surgical instruments and medical devices following policies.
• Packages and wraps instruments to maintain sterility.
• Operates and troubleshoots sterilization equipment (steam, low-temp, ETO, washer-disinfectors).
• Performs testing of sterilization cycles and documents results.
• Assembles complex trays, sets, carts with accuracy.
• Maintains records for loads, tracking, and inventory.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

CRCST certification

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to ensure safe decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. You will distribute items to units and support quality processes.

The role requires CRCST certification and at least 1 year of SPD experience, with training opportunities and a focus on accuracy, inventory control, and patient safety.