Sterile Processing Technician

Instrumentum; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Growth opportunities

Fun working environment

Job summary

Instrumentum is looking for a Sterilization Technician who will be responsible for ensuring the safe processing of surgical instruments in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and certification in sterile processing.

This on-site role requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, as you will transform instruments, manage inventory, and uphold safety standards. Join a team that values communication and continuous learning while making a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing with at least one year in the field.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork spirit.

Responsibilities

• Transform used medical instruments into sterile equipment.
• Assemble and package instrument sets for procedures.
• Conduct quality control checks on sterilized instruments.
• Maintain and manage inventory of surgical instruments.
• Uphold infection control standards and protocols.
• Perform maintenance on sterilization equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team and clients.
• Engage in continuous learning and training activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (e.g., CRCST, CIS)

Job description

Instrumentum is an innovative provider of off-site surgical instrument sterilization, transportation, storage, and loaner tray logistics, serving health systems and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). With the recent acquisitions of early market movers in this space, we are growing a national footprint with a mission to disrupt a traditionally fragmented and under digitized sterile processing industry. We are scaling rapidly to address the rising demand for elective surgeries and streamlined sterile processing services.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Sterilization Processing Departments (SPDs) are one of the most important and yet most overlooked areas of a hospital or surgery center. This is a critical and growing problem as staffing shortages, poorly maintained facilities, and failure to adhere to the standards required to ensure patient and staff safety are increasing costs and potentially putting lives at risk. Even though sterilization is central to providing surgeries, it is often an afterthought for most facilities. The people who work in the SPD know it, and the deteriorating morale of the SPD workforce is adding to the decrease in sterilization competency.

WHAT WE NEED

We seek a virtuoso of sterilization, a maestro of cleanliness, and a sentinel of safety. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves mastering the craft of decontamination, the art of assembly, and the vigilance of quality control. You're not just processing instruments; you're ensuring each one is a lifeline, ready and safe for its critical role in patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference, meticulous in your work, and eager to join a team where excellence is the norm, your place is with us.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Instrument Processing Mastery:

• Transform used medical instruments from potential hazards to paragons of sterility.
• Master the technology and protocols that banish contaminants, ensuring every piece is treated with the utmost care.

Assembly and Packaging Artistry:

• Assemble and package instrument sets with the precision of a craftsman, ensuring every tool's readiness for life-saving procedures.

Quality Control Vigilance:

• Be the guardian of safety, conducting meticulous checks that ensure only the highest standards of sterilization are met.

Inventory Management Acumen:

• Keep a keen eye on our arsenal of instruments, ensuring every item is accounted for, pristine, and ready at a moment's notice.

Safety and Infection Control Champion:

• Uphold the highest standards of infection control, donning your armor of PPE to safeguard against the unseen enemy.
• Maintain the annals of sterilization, keeping records meticulous and up to date, ensuring our history of excellence is well documented.

Equipment Maintenance Expertise:

• Tend to our sterilization steeds, ensuring they are in peak condition to fight the battle against contamination.

Communication Conductor:

• Harmonize with our clients and team, ensuring the flow of information is seamless and support is steadfast.

Training and Education Pathfinder:

• Embark on a journey of continuous learning, sharing your knowledge, and uplifting your fellow technicians to greatness.

WHAT YOU WILL DELIVER

• Unwavering commitment to sterilization excellence.
• A steadfast contribution to patient safety and quality care.
• A legacy of meticulousness and dedication in the SPD.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A compelling vision and mission, and the collective pursuit of excellence.
• A great environment. We’re pretty fun to work with and are building an awesome team.
• Generous benefits and growth opportunity with a well-positioned, fast-growing company.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE

• High school diploma or equivalent. Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (e.g., CRCST, CIS, or similar) is preferred.
• Experience in the trenches of sterile processing, with a year's proof of your commitment to the field.
• A sharp eye for detail and a steady hand, capable of working effectively under pressure.
• Communication prowess and teamwork spirit, because here, every voice matters and every role is pivotal.

DETAILS

This is an on-site position at our Long Beach, California facility. We are building other facilities and working with various partners, so occasional travel would be necessary to share best practices and meet with vendors and partners.

You will need to fully co-operate with and adhere to all company health, safety and environmental policies and procedures, communicating suggestions for improvement to anyone who will listen.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.