Sterile Processing Technician Certified II

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Education assistance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

CJW Medical Center is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the highest standards of patient care through meticulous preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments. The role involves managing sterilization equipment and ensuring that all supplies are clean and ready for use.

This position comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans, as well as education and wellbeing support. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and be detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Hold certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays.
• Manage sterilization equipment and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare customized surgical sets and case carts.
• Manage inventory and supplies in OR storage.
• Respond to urgent instrument requests during surgeries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleaning and sterilization

Inventory management

Communication with surgical team

Education

High School Graduate / GED

CSPDT or CRCST Certification

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Sterile Processing Technician Certified II with Johnston-Willis Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in protecting patient safety and supporting life‑saving care through precision and attention to detail. In this rewarding role, you will be a vital part of our team – helping surgical staff deliver safe, effective care by ensuring every instrument and supply is clean, prepared, and ready when it is needed most.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

Qualifications

• High School Graduate / GED
• (CSPDT) Cert Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patients access to highly‑trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri‑Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care and neuroscience at our first‑in‑Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Sterile Processing Technician Certified II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.