Sterile Processing Technician (All Levels)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Sterile Processing Technicians to join their team. This role offers both full-time and part-time shifts, providing flexibility for work-life balance. As a key player in maintaining patient safety and quality, you will ensure that all surgical instruments are properly sterilized and ready for use. The organization is recognized for its commitment to employee wellness, offering comprehensive health coverage, tuition assistance, and mental health support. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing preferred for entry-level.
• Certification in CRCST or CBSPD required for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Investigate problems and utilize proactive problem-solving.
• Prepare instrumentation for the decontamination process.
• Validate sterilization processes and ensure instrument integrity.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Decontamination tools

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician (All Levels) to join the team. This role will be a Full-time and Part-time Shift Monday- Friday, Days/Evenings. Rotating weekends.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Positions available for various shifts at the Fairfax hospital. Click the link to discover more about the location!

• Fairfax Medical Campus - 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.


• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Sterile Processing Technician Job Responsibilities:

• Investigates problems/concerns and utilizes proactive problem-solving to meet customer needs.


• In collaboration with the OR charge nurse, reviews OR schedules and add-on cases, anticipating needs and/or conflicts with instrumentation, and offers alternative instrumentation as indicated.


• Properly sorts instrumentation and selects the proper processing mechanisms (manual and mechanical) to ensure the integrity of and prevent damage to the items.


• Prepares instrumentation for the decontamination process, including flushing lumens, exposing all surfaces, and properly loading washers.


• Inspects instruments and ensures that they are free from bio-burden and in proper working condition prior to assembling sets according to count sheets.


• Validates sterilization process by reading, interpreting, and documenting all chemical and biological indicators.


• Works collaboratively with all customers to problem-solve issues that arise on a day-to-day basis Teaches, mentors, and precepts new employees. Identifies cost and quality opportunities and brings them to the attention of the manager.

Sterile Processing Technician Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: 8-hour shift (days/evenings/nights. Rotating weekends).


• Education: High School or GED.


• Experience: Sterile Processing Technician 1: Experience in sterile processing preferred. Sterile Processing Technician 2: One (1) year experience in sterile processing. Lead Sterile Processing technician: Two (2) years' experience in sterile processing.


• Certification: CRCST or CBSPD certification. Certification from The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). (Sterile Processing Technician 2 and Lead Sterile Processing Technicians Only).