Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrumentation Specialist

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

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, and assembly of surgical instruments and case carts in a fast-paced setting.

You will operate sterilization equipment, maintain accurate records, and support continuous process improvements while upholding safety and infection control standards. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or equivalent certification required.
• One year of MWHC SPD experience or two years of external SPD I-level experience.
• Sterile Processing Technician training program preferred.
• Basic computer skills; experience with instrument tracking systems preferred.
• Ability to operate automated and technical equipment used in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, and assemble instruments and medical devices.
• Package and wrap instruments to maintain sterility.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment (steam, low-temperature, ETO, washer-disinfectors).
• Maintain records for sterilization loads and instrument tracking.
• Provide training support to new technicians and assist in process improvements.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Technician training (preferred)

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, and assembly of surgical instruments and case carts in a fast-paced setting.

You will operate sterilization equipment, maintain accurate records, and support continuous process improvements while upholding safety and infection control standards. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.