Sterile Processing Technician — Growth, Benefits, Impact

Doylestown, PA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital, a 395-bed tertiary care academic medical center in downtown Washington, DC, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. This role manages the full reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.

Key responsibilities include operating ultrasonic cleaners, documenting quality metrics, preparing case carts, conducting

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Sterile processing

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Censis

OneSource

Education

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Censis

OneSource

Job description

The George Washington University Hospital, a 395-bed tertiary care academic medical center in downtown Washington, DC, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. This role manages the full reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.

Key responsibilities include operating ultrasonic cleaners, documenting quality metrics, preparing case carts, conducting