Sterile Processing Technician: Decontam, Assemble & Sterilize

Capital Health System, Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings

Disability Benefits

Sick Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments, assemble case carts, and maintain accurate instrument inventories. This role supports operating rooms and patient care teams in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience, and CRCST certification. Training is provided to ensure compliance with infection-control and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year related experience preferred.
• CRCST certification recognized by NJ DOH/Sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments for decontamination and ensures integrity of items.
• Assembles instrument sets following count sheets and replaces missing items.
• Operates washers, sterilizers, and related equipment safely and logs results.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and uses PPE as required.
• Monitors expiration dates and rotates stock to ensure instrument availability.
• Mentors new employees and assists colleagues as needed.
• Communicates status of instruments to operating room staff.
• Conducts basic log maintenance and records sterilization parameters.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Inventory management

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Capital Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments, assemble case carts, and maintain accurate instrument inventories. This role supports operating rooms and patient care teams in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience, and CRCST certification. Training is provided to ensure compliance with infection-control and regulatory standards.