Sterile Processing Technician — Critical In-Person Role

Carilion Clinic; Lexington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Lexington, Virginia is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to work in-person in our facility. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute instruments for patient care, while maintaining sterile processing standards across the department.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, documenting cycles, and preparing case carts. A strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and collaboration with surgical teams is required; reassignments to other Carilion

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in sterile processing or related field preferred.
• Must have basic interpersonal skills and orientation to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes instruments, supplies, and equipment for patient care.
• Operates and monitors sterilizers, validates cycles, and maintains documentation.
• Prepare case carts and manage aseptic technique during procedures.
• May perform charge duties and assist in training new staff.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carilion Clinic in Lexington, Virginia is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to work in-person in our facility. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute instruments for patient care, while maintaining sterile processing standards across the department.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, documenting cycles, and preparing case carts. A strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and collaboration with surgical teams is required; reassignments to other Carilion