STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (CERTIFIED)

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commute subsidy

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plan

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care academic medical center in downtown Washington, DC. The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical services.

Responsibilities include managing the full reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, sterilization, and preparing case carts for surgery. The role requires a SPD certification and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years of sterile processing experience as a certified SPD Tech.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sterile processing equipment and workflow.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, disinfect, inspect, and sterilize instruments.
• Prepare case carts with instruments and supplies for surgery.
• Mentor and train new technicians as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Tools

Censis

OneSource

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com.

Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

About the Role

The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical services. This position manages the full reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, with duties including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and related equipment.
• Conduct quality monitoring and documentation.
• Prepare case carts with instruments and supplies for surgery.
• Perform quality assurance checks and maintain supply inventory.
• Mentor and train new technicians, promoting teamwork and excellence.

Main Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• $100 monthly commute subsidy
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of sterile processing experience as a certified SPD Tech.
• CRCST or equivalent certification (CSPDT). Additional certifications preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and instrument management systems (Censis, OneSource).

About Universal Health Services:One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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